Comprehensive Plan Format RecommendationMasterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Format for Comprehensive Plan Update
DATE: January 6, 2012
Dubuque
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All-America City
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2007
The Long Range Planning Advisory Commission's recommendation for the format for
the forthcoming update of the Dubuque Comprehensive Plan incorporates Dubuque's
Sustainability Plan. The Commission recommends drawing relationships between
Dubuque's Sustainability Plan and the Comprehensive Plan to show where there is
consistency by using icons for the 11 Sustainability Principles at the end of each goal
and /or objective.
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens is transmitting two options for how the icons
for the 11 Sustainability Principles can be incorporated in the Comprehensive Plan's
Elements and requests City Council direction on the desired format for the
Comprehensive Plan Update.
Laura will make a short presentation about the options.
Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
SUBJECT: Format for Comprehensive Plan Update
DATE: January 4, 2012
Dubuque
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All-America City
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INTRODUCTION
This memo forwards the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission's recommendation
for the format for the forthcoming update of the Dubuque Comprehensive Plan that
incorporates Dubuque's Sustainability Plan. The Commission recommends drawing
relationships between Dubuque's Sustainability Plan and the Comprehensive Plan to
show where there's consistency by using icons for the 11 Sustainability Principles at the
end of each goal and /or objective that applies.
DISCUSSION
The updated Comprehensive Plan format would be revised as follows:
Cover: Incorporate logo for Sustainable Dubuque
Welcome letter from the Mavor: In the Background section, add reference to Dubuque's
Sustainability Plan. In the Goals and Objectives section, replace the three environments
of the Comprehensive Plan — Physical, Economic, and Social -- with the three pillars of
sustainability from the Sustainable Dubuque Plan — Environmental /Ecological Integrity,
Economic Prosperity, and Social /Cultural Vibrancy, and note the correlation between
the goals and objectives and the icons for the 11 Sustainability Principles.
New Insert: Dubuque's Sustainability Plan (vision statement, sustainability principles,
and background)
Table of Contents: Replace the three environments of the Comprehensive Plan —
Physical, Economic, and Social -- with the three pillars of sustainability of the
Sustainable Dubuque Plan — Environmental /Ecological Integrity, Economic Prosperity,
and Social /Cultural Vibrancy.
Comprehensive Plan Update Format
Elements: The Comprehensive Plan has 14 Elements in three categories. Each
Element begins with a Policy Statement, followed by Goals, and then Objectives under
each Goal.
RECOMMENDATION
We have attached two options for how the icons for the 11 Sustainability Principles can
be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan's Elements.
Option 1 shows icons for the 11 Sustainability Principles at the end of each objective
that applies. Many of the goals and objectives in this plan address multiple Sustainable
Dubuque principles. With this option, however, there are "gaps" where goals and
objectives lack a corresponding Sustainability icon. For example, there are some goals
and objectives in the Public Safety, Infrastructure, City Fiscal, Health, and Human
Services Elements that are without an icon.
While the Sustainability Plan and Comprehensive Plan are both community documents,
Sustainable Dubuque is a strategic plan and by design is much more specific in scope
than the Comprehensive Plan. The nature of the Sustainable Dubuque Plan is such
that the 11 principles are interrelated, and so some Comprehensive Plan elements may
not identify all of the relevant Sustainable Dubuque principles. Nonetheless, all the
Elements support one of the three pillars of sustainability from the Sustainable Dubuque
Plan — Environmental /Ecological Integrity, Economic Prosperity, and Social /Cultural
Vibrancy.
As an alternative, Planning Services Staff also has prepared Option 2, which shows
icons for the 11 Sustainability Principles at the end of each Policy Statement for each
Element. This option avoids the "gaps" in the goals and objectives that are somewhat
more evident with Option 1.
REQUESTED ACTION
The requested action is for the City Council to provide direction on the desired format of
the Comprehensive Plan update that incorporates Dubuque's Sustainability Plan.
Attachments
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''''' 'WE?C -Ol TOOTI4E RESIDENT'S GUIDE TO THE 2008 CITY OF DUBUQUE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN!
Introduction
Comprehensive planning reflects a consensus of community values in a series
of goals, which set the directiol for the future of the cidy and for improving the
quality of life in Dubuque
Our Comprehensive Plan s the community's guide to'uture development, public
po'ic,es, and declsfon making I' examines the past and present conditions a
the community to determine the direct :cm for future growth and development
Planning Dubuque's fuai,re will help make sure the i cads, sewers and other
public services will oe more efficient Find thus public money better spent
Background
Starting with creation of a Long -Range Planning Commission In 1990, and
than Sontag of a Comprehensive Plan in 199a -1995, the City o= Dubuque has
planned and managed the cornmt:rlty's gro'4'n and develcpment years babe
smart growth became a national buzzv,ord
The Dubuque Comp °eheasive Plan leaks at the city as a whole and the surrounding
legion, with, goals and objec ves established for p:ysica, economic, and soda
elements of the community As a resu -t, the Comprehens-ve Pan has reflected
the three pillars of Dubuque's Sustainabi ity Plan — envoron:mental, economic,
and social — since 1995
Similar to the 2000 -2002 update, the public provided input During the 2006-
2007 update of the Comprehensive Plan througn public comment sessions, focus
group meetings, open noses, displays, and public hearings conducted by the
Long -Range Planring Advisory Commission
Goals and Objectives
The Comprehensive Plan consists o' 14 elements in the tnree pillars os
Sustainability
Envronment r/Ecologlcar Integrity—Lano Use and Ut bar Design,
T ansportahon, Infrastructure, and En+nrormental Quality
• Economic Prosperity —City Fiscal and Econolls Deeelopment
• Social/CulturalVibrancy — Health,Musing, Haman Services, Education,
cultural Arts, Recreation, Public Safe "a, and 0 aersdy
Each of the 14 elements of the Comprehensive Plan includes an opening policy
statemert, followed by goals, and then objectives for each goal The goals and
objectives are broad 11 scope, specific programs, sites or projects generally are
not included In the Plan Goals are not numbered in order of priority
The porcy statements, goals ale objectives of the elements explain the direction,
ideals and desires wikn the Comprehensive Pian is intended o satisfy They
also serve as the justitat,on for many of the planning and budget decisions
and o1 d:nances and regulations which the City Council adopts The eleven
sustainability principles supported by the goals and objectives of each element
are identified by the r icons
Future Land Use Map
The Comprehensive Plan's2030 Future Land Use Yap, adopted :t2007,
SLOWS development alternatives far Dubuque's planted and managed growth
In potential growth areas In and around the city of Dubuque over he next
20 to 23 years The map shows land uses within the city limits The map also
shows land uses for pi imary and secondary growth areas outside the tit; I mats
that can be served by City utilities based on the City's 2006 -2007 Annexation
Study Update
There are foul des- gnatrons for residential land use single fami -y or duplex,
multdamtiy, mixed residertal, and -oral density developmeiv M'xed
1 esider't -aI Is interdec to piovide fle),I.",i!ity for development of a range of
I•ous ng types, main one- and two-family names to muitlfamily units Rural
dens ty 1 esidert,al appears only in the county °tinge antis and is intended
to accommodate the rarge a' single family lots Mat are alloyed by Dubuque
County's zoning ara nealth • egulatitrs
There are four categories for business uses institutional, office, comae -clan,
and mixed commercial /recreational /residential InstiarSonai includes
the hospitals, college campuses, medical clinics and similar uses Mixed
commerc :al /recreationaF/res•dentlal supports the p awned mixed -use
redevelopment of the Port of Dubuque Master Plan
Industrial rises a' e dn:ded into light industrial anc heavy industrial Park,
open space, and Head plain areas are shown as a garde =o future development
The 2050 Future Land Use Map is the City's guide for evaluating rezor -•ng,
annexation, and suodwvisian 1 equesls In Ccn unction with related goals and
objectives of the Comprehensive Plan
Please contact the .Ity of DLo'igae Planning Seraices Department if yo•i
tvo1Jd'Ike to receive a copy of the 200S Dubuque Comprehensive Plan
and/or :he 2030 Future Land Use Map,ar visit the Citr's webslse wma
crtya'dubuque org
Sincerely,
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Roo D Bucl
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Vision Statement
Dubuque is a viable, livable, and
equitable community We embrace
economic pi osperity, social /cultural
vibrancy and environmental mlegnty
to create a sustainable legacy for
generations to come
Envlronmemair
Ecological
Integrity
Eronorn(c
Prrxpe rity
Dubuque 'sit& usta1nabiePr1nc1ples
These principles ulde goverrment� business, non-profit, and rridivWdual actions in Dubuque. Commanity planning document including the
Comprehensive Plan Lang-Range iransportatlor Plan, Comprehensive Econoraic Development Strategy, and many others are guided by this
sustaFnab :111 r framework
Social /Cultural Vibrancy
Green Buildings Dubuque's a community that valves a productive aril healthy built
envrrormem
Healthy Local Food. Dubuque is a community that ve1uec the nenefits of whole orre
food from local producers, distrrbutars, =arms, gardens and hunters
Community Knowledge Dubdcue is a community that values education, empowerment
and engagement to achieve economic prosperity, er. vonmental integrity and social/
cultural aibi ancy,
Reasonable Mobility' Dubuque s a community that values safe, reasonable and
equrtable choices to access live, work and play opportJnit'es
Environmental /Ecological Integrity
COHealthyAir Dubuque is Y. comrunit> that values fresh air, reduced
greenhouse gas emissions ana rnimm.zed health risks,
' Clean Water D.ibuque is a community that values miter as a source of
he and seers preserve and rnanage it in all forms.
Native Plants &Animals• Dubuque is a community that values
biodlversity thro.lgh the preservation, restoration and connection of
nature and people
Economic Prosperity
��• Regional Economy. Dubuque Is a ccmmanity that values a diversified regions=
ecororny with opportunities fer'tew and green markets, lobs, products and sem ices
Smart Energy Use Dubuque is a coin - mini'~ that aalues energy conservayion and
expanded use of renewable energy as a means to save money and protect the
ItrtiNt environment,
«• Smart Resource Use Dubuque is a ca inanity that values the
to' benefits of reducing, reusing and recvclrng resumes
it'" Community Design Dubua.Ie is a community that values the built
tadenvironment of the past, present area futtre which contributes to its
Identity, heritage and sense of plave,
The Beginning
01. SUSTAINABLE
DUBUQUE
viable • livabis • e4u :table
After servlrig 10 years on the City Council, Roy D Buol ran for the office of Mayor in 2005 His p :a #grin was based upon "engaging cttae'ts as nartrers,'and Mat he heard
from thousands of citizens was a consistent theme surrounding water quality, recyc;ing. green space, pubi c transit, culture' %itallty, accessibility and downtown re"itaIization
During the 2006 City Council goat - setting process, fr'a;or Buol proposes and received sui. support from his council colleagues to focus on susta:rauihty as a Ciey to, pr :erizy;
stating °cries that get out in front on s_istamabil-ty wilt have competitive economic aavaitages in tale future "What soon became known as S.istainable Dubuque is a Cit./
Council adopted, community - created, and citizen -led initiative vimose store officio ly begins in 2006 A Clty Council priority each year s,rce, we are ccntirually working to
expand awareness, create partnerships, and encourage initiatives involving all sectors of our community. Dubuque became an early leader on the sustamability front
Citizen Engagement from the Start
Igniting our early efforts was the selection by the American institute of Architects as one of six cities in the nation to receive a grant for professional analysis and
recommendations on creating a sustainable path to the future. The City Council moved immediately to create a city -wide cltzen task force, supported by City Staff, to
develop a comprehensive definition of what sustalnabllity meant to our commun :ty.Aptly named the "Sustainable Dubuque Task Force/' the representation mcruded
' ^dniduels who brought diverse backgroanos ana Interests to the process, including local goverment, schools, Minty companies, religious organizations, neighborhood
associations, youth organizations, nonprofits, environmental organizations and business staxeholders The gro.ip met over the next to years, collecting community -wide
input to develop a vision.The process also included presentations to community organizations and businesses to discuss targeted visions and rdeas.Add,tionaliy, nearly 900
community surveys were completed The results of these efforts, along with other data coeected by the task force, were used to deve,opthe Sustainable Dubuque vision and
model which focuses on a balanced apps oach to lire quality and includes "economic prosperity, enelewnmental integrity, and soclalicultural v,nrancy "The cohectrve desire of
our citizens to create value and a legacy of ;de quality througn sustainable peacuces and programs was defined
An Organized & Collaborative Approach By and For Citizens
"Dt buque ,s a viable, livable, and equitable co itr unity We embrace economic prosperity, env'ronme rtal integrity, and soc al/cultural vibrancy b create a sustainable legacy
for generations :e come.' In order to impien.ent that vision, the task force defined 11 key principles to guide the community's path to a more sustainable future These
Include Regional Economy, Smart Energy rise, Resource Management, Community Design, Green Sui'dings, Healthy Local Foods Community Knowiedge, Reasonable
Mob' nth Healthy Air, Clean Water, and Native Plants &Anlmais
Community Engagement is Occurring Across a Broad Spectrum
Wher the citizen task force brought as Rital recommendaton for Sustainable Dubuque to the City Council in 2008, It came wrth the support of the private, non- proft, and
public sectors as well as residents because of the grassroots process that had been implementea at the outset The Sustainable Dubuque framework has become the lens
through which city operations are developed and analyzed Likewise, there are numerous community Initiatives active such as Project HOPE, Greer Vision Schools, and the
Petal Pro,ectto name a few, along with businesses that are Ending ways to save money and improve their environment and their community by'mpiementing the principles
*at define Sustainable Dubuque
Sustainable Dubuque is the City's Brand
Dubuque has established rtseif as a region; and national ieaoer'n Its ability to collaboratively pa -tner to aclieve ccmmunrt, goals What Dabunue is achieving collectively
today through its Sustainable Duougae model, is the direct result of the know'eage and under standing that susta°nab;iit,y is a balancee approach to Tong -term life quality
It is a rare approach to life q.iality where no one in the community a excluded everyone who warns to do so, can participate and contrinute, Teat is what is unique m
Dubuque's ao141y to continue to innovate and transform Most recently, the City of Dubuque and its pal tners are working to create a i eplicac`e model of sustainabilitr -tor
cities under 200,C00, where one 40 percent of the iJS population oyes. Sustainable Dubuque Is who and what we are; it -s cur brand it is our recognizable logo, and 4 is
our future.
Table of Contents
environmental /ecological integrity 2 LAND USE ANC URBAN DESIGN
5 TRANSPORTATION
7 INFRASTRUCTURE
10 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
economic prosperity
social cultural vibrancy
12 CITY FISCAL
14 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
17 HEALTH
19 HOUSING
21 HUMAN SERVICES
22 EDUCATION
24 CULTURAL ARTS
26 RECREATION
28 PUBLIC SAFETY
30 DIVERSITY
LAND USE AND URBAN DESIGN GOALS
must address interrelated factors affecting the physical development
of a city, Including the satisfaction of human needs, the vitality of the
local economy, the protection and enhancement of the natural and built
environmentand the efficiency of public Infrastructure and service
provision. Urban design establishes a context for development in
response to the community's desired image. While new development Is
encouraged, short term benefits must be weighed against long term
impacts to the community's quality of life. Land use and urban design
decisions will always affect the future In significant, and sometimes
Irreversible, ways. It Is incumbent that a land use plan balances the
need for growth with the protection of existing community assets
goal ONE
to protect and enhance the viability, livability and
affordability of the clty's res- dentlai neighborhoods
whl:e integrat.ng niult'farmly developrtelt
thraugheut the comma'lty
1.1 Promote nci.stve and economical( integrated
and housing types it neighborboods that allow a dwre m'r of rewards
,
1,2 Promote providing a range othoysiN cations
throaghout the commLnit'
13 Encourage ccnnactica and interrelating
nergebeehooda with greenbelts or other pathways,
commercial nodes, of public facilities
14 Encourage preservation of historic and aesthetic
character and function of established neighborhoods Z.
15 Entourage protection of existing residential area _
from encroachment by incompatibledeselopmerr, tL
lb Support providing neighborhood amennies
theoughout the eommurits .n an eaJitab'e manner
17 Encourage neighborhood Identity, planning, and
orsde of place a:
1,a Suaport presen'atten of the eneronmental quality
at :eaidet'tial areas and buffer from noxious or
nuisance hp ,,
1.9 Support protection of hlsto. ielgh:arhoow from
inappropriate developmea, Inconsistent wit
existing historic development tat
11Q Contain to promote affordable housing for thus
mho would like to purchase a home, but do not
qualify for assistance
111 Support nrplemertation ofthc Pon of Dubuque
Minter Plan, which inhales les residential, commerclal,
entertainment and recreational u`se�s, �e }a eata'ya
for greinth in the Old Mam area 7X. fwy �
112 Support opportJnrties mr downtown ayartittenIs and
wareno.:se'ohs , a Z'>j
goal TWO
Ensure that opportunities for convenient and
concentrated commercial development are prrn,ided
to support botn the local and regional marxet
2.1 Support protection of d. mrtow° commercial
al
core and encourage continued reinvestment and
redevelopment Ili SAY`
2.2 Erccu°ageexpanson of commerlal opportunities
is existing amnerc al corridors or nodes where
1r :restructure can si.ppart growth. t
2.3 Promote opporwnhies for na ghborhoad commercial
centers that +star& compatibility wdh residential
proprty
2,4 Ssppor. preservation of bawl: and aesthetic
cdnracter and nct bn of established commercial
districts, r
2.5 Encourage mixed pee development it the dowrown
area .4W:
26 Promote retort and service - oriented busmes :es on
first floor fo keep streets active, with non-service/
office uses r second floor, and r®srdent,al uses an
upper floors x the downtown area. a `}
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goal THREE
Provide sufficient opportunities far industrial
development sites cotton the coiirrunity,
3,1 P -omcte tie retention and expansion of existing,
and attraction of nen, mdustrgal devero,rment
opportunities In saltaple lorai'a+s, peluding airport
environs !J '
n.
32 Support protecting existing Internal & I arpost
development from encroachme••t by Irompatible
development.,
3 3 Encourage annexation cif land s''rable cr Industrial
usage If necessary \If
34 Encourage lessen ng negative onsets to residential
arises whist, are located near industrial areas.
3 5 Support providing areas fcr locally any/anted tatd
toes (LUkU's), such as scrap reprocessing, tsnh and
salvage yards, quarries, recycIi g industries, and
concrete batch plants, to relocate and examen the
near future, while not reduc.ag the rtarxetablihy
of ado men sites and 'vhde netts), the appropriate
return or the significant City tavestments$ t;•
goal FOUR
To oalarce 'per space and envronmenta'
preservation with the comrndnlly's development
nredS
41 Encourage proteetirg end oreserv'ng exists'* oven
space and park land to treetthe community's leedv
4 2 Entourage expansion of urban green spaces in
suitable locktIorf5 to �,
encourage :•vablltty and
enhance agibebcs. j, l
4.3 Encourage parks, greet, Space, trai'send slml'ar
paM&open space uses nosily accessible to residents at
neIghbortood revel -v(
4 4 anchorage Incentives For prov dion common
opentgreen spate and landscaping into all new
development wherever posrble '
4 5 Support management of development alo'), bluff
Ilnes and protect scenic vlstat.�t -4
4,6 Support protection of undeveloped aid
underdeveloped •emainitg and along bluff lines
a 7 Support protection and enhancement of rrverftont
and related wetlands, waterway corridor' and tithe'
sensitive :end areas it -•(
e 8 Encourage the State of Iowa to atgere open
Mee/agricultural preserve around the Vines of
Spam Slade Recreation Area as a buffer to protect
the Jerk's lawn, and historica& features and the
Missesippi River b•tn'flands
oda! FIVE
Encourage that the physical Character ana form of
the city •etiects its historic setting and that the bull -
e�v, cnrnent rs compatibre with the city's natural
envrrer-nent,
51 Cons,oes defining and enhar..lne oil' gateways and
local poirts to create a sere 0 place. #..
52 Promo'e protection and preservation or the city's
historic buildingp, urban pattern, and natural
environment. �'-v(
5 3 Promote quality init ie design and constritcton of
new public and private davelopmant.
5.4 Maintain Dubuque's status ae a "Masterpiece on
the Mississippi" Mai design standards to protect
sfgmfcant landscapes and structures
goal SIX
Entourage the concept of m•xed•use de eiopment to
create drierve and se fesufficient neighborhoods
6,1 Pinnate a conpahbie mrx of land uses that
create a divers•6ed urban environment that mixes
shopping employment, recreation, and residentla;
oppereunloes where appropriate
62 Promote hollering and rotectrng of edpatble
h
uses from eac other Les,
63 Consider limiting sprawl Emu aggregate traces time
through use of m red -use developments n
6 4 Promote Incentives w being mixed -use r.o tae
(kowtow and warehouse ddtricts. st ,
6 3 Encourager mixed-use o :'estdanttal, comnterdfaI
and rata.: uses for net developments that dyes no'
demarcate boundaries between residential and those
comme'cial'retall uses that provide less Intense
basic sere ces for the neighborhood
6,6 E'icoorage oetign revrerr to address how mixed -use
developments are treated and to require quality
development so they become here acceptable to
developers and business owners and moat sea ,tive
to neighborhood concerns/impacts it
67 Encourage developers to create mixed -use
developments and mixed use regalatlons, Inc tiding
architectural designs for Pew commercial uses
(bdildiags, signs, parking) that don't a°'or. Franchises
fA d•tta!e archrtecture, signs, and park ng It
designs 4r.
goal SEVEN
1b encourage redevelopment opporb:nities within
the cite in an effor to revitalize unused or underused
property while promo mg the preservation of',labie
and affordable housing stock
71 Entourage •edeuelopment or adaptive reuse of
vacant or underutilized halflen05 and sl :es.4 •.
7 2 Promote In -fill development, where appropriate,
to encourage more comeact erban arm and
avoid needless and costsy Sprang while providing
appropriate. pareng levels •
73 Promote reaeveiopnm a. that madman existing
i fractructure ft, ' LC)
7.4 Strive to eliminate slam and blight t,.
73 Promote affordable commercial space ;or sma's
start -up, aew orgroalrq businesses.
7 6 Consider ;ncertives to ttieze, promo;e and protect
appropriate ds:uelop-tent'n The warehouse, d,strsct
7 7 Consider incentives to maxim.ze sainting
Infrastructure,
7 B Encourage reinvestment 1- our ex:Sting
neighborhoods is e , smart grows; I. -g 'S
�0 &I EIGHT
To pros ide physics! accesstbli Itty throughout the tit
81 Encourage and fectleate urban accessiblliti by
walk; ^g, cycling and/or public transit as Nell as by
auto
S 2 Encourage rew development tom:eels that bs desgr
enable people to walk to wOrk+,scnool, dal care,
shop'ving, and recreation y',
8 3 Fat, fate, wi ere possible, enopoted accessibility
biotin existing development
d 4 Encourage the develop gent of pathways that Unit
the community together n a cohesive manner t; ,j,
8 5 Promote assentor/nth the provision of axes to
persons mat disabihhes',.
goal NINE
To piomote principles of good urban design as pars of
a'I development
9.1 Support enhancement of the aesthetics or new
and existing development — des -go, fardscep cog,
parting, ',greet — with special sensI9slts to the
etStoric charact a and but -ding materials found in triie
cammaalty¢j ' Q
9.2 Encourage ewyuormema'ly compatible ag sera'tire
assign that fits the development site C + N
Promote energy conservation efforts in banding
design, materials, and orientation Coo.
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9 4 Promote land conservation practices •n amity ano
budding patternsso encourage compact urban corm
versus sprawl. $,
95 Enccurage flexible development that promotes
con-inertial development to meet community design
standards Ilatead of developers d'ctating design t,
9 e Promote land use controls t0 fit the various historic
development attune and neighborhoods that reflect
.rbai. Suburban, and rural characteristics ,
97 Strive to creme and redevelop buildings which
compllme,7 the slay end style cis sur°cunding
oulldings L.);
goal TEN
To plan for the cicv's future and orderly development
within a regional context
10.1 Cowrie' the community's regm-al setting and
escrow when assesslnr, the oppo ^.emits ant
constraints Co lain dove lame cot 4,
102 Encourage Itsrgove rmental partnerships to
minimize the negative impact of citylcoudy arbaa
:tinge development On regional watersheds,
ecosystems and rural lakascructure +hrough compact
and cortigtoas development with storm water
management 4 , -t(
10,3 Encourage intergovernmental cooperation eo develop
policies for development of fringe areas, to enhance
development, and avoid unregulated spzwl }
10 4 Promote corridors of greer into the cty aloig
natural and roadway corridors 4
10,5 EnC.urege ecOperat'se regional planning with all
- evels of government, to develop a strategic Oran
for hinge area doelopment that may include
annexation 4;L;
106 Rxor as Sat'C'ansp0^tation and land use are
directly rented and encourage. and use and
transportation plan`lir$ appttipt lately L. .,
TRANSPORTATION GOALS
must address a safe efficient, and aesthetically appealing transportation
system, which is essential to tie the community together and to link the
community to the region. Transportation networks to the nation are
important for economic growtn because they provide needed access for
the import and export of goods 2nd services, as well as for visitors to
Dubuque. The circulation pattern and condition of the local street system
should not only provide safe, reliable access to work, schools, shopping,
hospitals, churches, and residences, but also will have a major Influence
on where future growth is likely to occur The location and quality of
other means of transportation, including an airport, public transit,
pathways, railroads, highways and navigable water, in addition to
providing accessibility to all parts of the community, are Important
factors for new and expanding business, industry, and residential
development
goal ONE
To provide, mamraln and improve safe as efficient
movement on the City's sisret system
11 Support combruing the ongoing street corstrnetIon
prog•m, prey:ding for timely mairtenance, repair
avt retonstructlan of the City street system '
12 Encourage implementation of sound safew
eng nearing pr ;nciales and practices Ir the area o'
trrePt hghttrg, street layout, speed limits, st'eei
storage, street paveme -it stinging, add traffic sig'ais„
13 Support r' ntainleg the street smolt continuity
safety
3. 4 S. pport provid ng adequate street lighting
which trfrimlzes light po'iotioq maximum
energy sifctancg` and ensures compatibility with
neighborhoods .3.
goal TWO
To pian longgange for both local and regional street
and highway systems to ensure safe, effcfert access
into and through the city and to support urban growth
in an appropriate development pattern
2.1 Coard nate with regional transportation agencies
to r.z ntain and update 0 IonQrangetransportator
Plan
22 Coordinate with reigrona! transportation agencies
involved with highway planning and construouon
23 Support improving the existing street aet*ork to
'edg a tra'ac Capacity restraints and Improve Riety •
24 Ereowsige t4 'ermrolvemertcfthenu'rcinthe
!rarspor!atior pannlrn process
2.5 Plan for aestbetfmuy appealing streets aptl
highways, wit; pa't:cul:r face On gateway
opportunities and street tree plantings. t„
2.a P -emote srgnaage to identify haforic neighborhoods
and gateways, and actual physical Pntrartes to other
ne ghberhoods to provide 'deputy c' neighborhoods
and districts .tom
goal THREE
To facilitate Imps wed fhur -lane access for surface
transportation from Dubuque to mayor cities in the
reg(or
5.1
EIwaarage pdbi,ciprivate partnerships to Ohm and
,rorDce future transpertat!on facilities with local,
regional, state, and federal agencies
3,2 Cooperate with regional traosportation agencies In
the develop ^ent of an improved highway system to
serve the city
33 Support a street and hlghwaysystev w1'ich meets
current and knave traffic needs,
goal FOUR
To encourage an efficient, affordable and accessbie
transit system lit the city for tae transit - dependent
poplfiation and as an artei ratwe means of
transportation
41 Promote meeting the clanging needs cfshe transit
dependent
4 2 Support the needs of both esisting and nee horsing
developments, as well as service to medical centers
and are centers, as demand arses
4 3 Explore federal and stzt apltal and Operating
assistance grants to 'he maw m..ni extent possible
4 4 Promote a safe, clean, timely, affordable, no
comfortable mode au3I1c trarsportation
4 5 Promote the best possible transit system in the most
toss effic ent manner
C 6 Cooperate wish proper agenCteS to continue to
receive adegyate finding
4,7 Promote use aF appropriately sized . eh is des fo'
needs of community w meat demand.
48 Consider emending and expand i rg public
transportation to enss,re service is ayallabie for
trarstb.dependent peep.° to get to and flcm work ogee,.•,
all shiftsand to meet demands or business boors'
49 Encourage youth and recreat'ot cpportunttles 'vat"
public transoortat ?or
416 Encourage mass transit through partnership with
businesses
411 Confider Creating a Igoe system that comes to
specific transfer peat to egco.irage sI»rter
roues, to Improve routes Sot efficiency and cost-
effectiveneu,end to mace sore traItpe ratiar goes
to neighborhoods where the need .5
412 Consider prot'Itling bile racks on Ruses to eccourage
muhrrnadal transportation
413 Staircase the City Para- transl1 sYstena to serve
citizens with Sneal d needs ES appropriate,
4.14 Consider Para.transit at:Isles co provlae senrce to
ei gible elde•b and dlsaoled citizens of Dubuque
goal FIVE
To maintain safe ai,d efficient utilize.' of tne
",aererontfor both lard and water based commercial,
industrial, sod recreational :more
51 Cooperate in the Implementation o' the ;nor
planning cOmpCnentS of the Warfront P- nr'with
other public and private crgan, a„o',s ,
5,2 Promctteadeticata harbor, channel, and dock oepths
53 Entourage development and mafotrierte of
rlverfront Pacilltles,
5.4 Promote compatibility of +(warfront redevelopment
w th historica,wy existing businesses located at the
river because of tansportation reeds :I e large'
goal SLX
To rondo sane and eiiciert airportserwcas to 'I e
oommum -y and the region, m coord nation, . ith the
Alraort Master Plan.
6,1 Promote the auouque Regional Airport as tie center
of a`rline passenger activity for northeast row2,
northwest Is snots, and southwest Wisccnsrg
6,2 Confide expanding the air cargo sezvlces provided
at the Dubugi.e Regional Airport "-.
6.3 Consider databprng ponionsof the Dubuque
Regional Airport Tor Industrial uses, both aviation
and con•avdit :or, related.
64 Promote airport planting, regu anions, and Sunda*
to contres conflicts In and around airport facilities
6.5 Implement the Albpo't Master Plan, tiroug:' various
funding resources, asavailable
6 6 Cooperate with private hss'nesses to promote
transportation between the city and toe airport I;
6.7 Cooperate ncth regional hus.sess partners to errand
the "Ply Debi a .e° program
6 8 Consrder exhnoing commercial air sere ce through
cew terminal complex �.
69 Consider expanding corporate and general aalatlon
serstces and fam,i'cits
goal SEVEN
To sl.ppoi t rail opportunities for boll commercial/
industrial and passenge° service
7,1 Explore MOperatiyei' rail, river and trucking
appropriate multi-mode, access, which w: ;l pl emote
al efficient system dircugi0it tne replan ,t
7 2 Cooperate with railroads and other private concerns
to develop mutually acceptable arrangements for the
Iodations of ter :dual foci/riles
7 3 E +ccurege •etl .tiaa of auto -cra.n conflicts during
the peak navel demand (tours
7 4 E^cclu'age the reintrodLetioc Of passenger ra'i
set'ise into the 1eg10'1
75 Considera`-ternate route no parr net affected by
trek tra fc for rack freight,
goal EIGHT
To establish improved hike and bike routes rn the city
;o encourage alternative rrcdes of transportation
8,1 Consider dew:lerant of a cornprehersom reg onal
system of bneways andior mblto-p:rpose trails wind'
m.nirnlze confiics betaeer meter ironic es, bicycles,
and pedestrians ;r
8 2 Promote a more bicycle - and destrsan- friendly
transportation network
8 3 Consider relevant Picycle and pedestr :air eremerts In
all new transportation projects.
8 4 Eicourage development patterns
i rnol a compatible
with non - motorized travel
8.5 Pitmans Was trolls along artaria7s wherever
Possible,
8.6 Ercourage pedestradblke routes as part of qow��t+[1'
eebd"sis'o4 deveiopmei% w'reieve+ possible
87 Promote bicycles as; viable ahereath,e mode of
transportation, using signs, str ped lanes, ar..d safe
crossings
INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS
must address the maintenance, Improvement, and capacities of aging
utility and street systems while continuing to provide extensions
and expansions of these systems to meet changing community needs
based on fiscal capability and standards set by the City Council,
"New" forms of Infrastructure, including communication and data and
Information processing systems, have become an important aspect of
our community's Ilfe and livelihood, The pace and extent of the city's
growth and development pattern will impact the timing and demand
for Infrastructure provision Public expenditures for Infrastructure
can shape the city's land use pattern as effectively as development
regulations, The phasing of new and extended Infrastructure must
be based on both the fiscal capability of the City and sound land use
decisions made in an Integrated management process
goal ONE
lb provide, malntaln and Improve a cost-efettrve,
f inctional aid self supporting water minty system
11 Sipper; an edentate water supply "
12 Si.pport cost-elective leclrve demvery of water
13 Sspport a sera water steeply that meets ai; local,
state, and federal voter quality star lards x
14 Support engeire I^ rafemeots to the water$rant
and facilities.
ve
15 Support ongoing l-rpro,vei^ eats to the water
dis!ributan system.
goal TWO
To provide, mafntam and lrrprove cost-effective,
functional and selfaupportirg sanitary sower and
water pC!!utior control systems.
21 Support maintaining the integrity of the salutary
swwe. system � .
2.2 Edcou -age efficient operation of the water Pollrt!ae
Control Plat i W °CP) and sanitary sewe system. V
23 Supply •m'mizir -g odors estaeatm4 Irom the
4• PCP
2 4 Strive to meet all local, sate, and federal air and
water Quality standards
2.5 Support ^Imrrizingi!nhitration and m4ovr Into the
collect'on syste'a
goal THREE
To pro%lde, maintain, and improve a safe and
functional store sewer system
31 Support maintaining the integrity of the storm sewei
system
3 2 Support maximizing and maintalring the
effectiveness of the Gay's deteitioe basins
33 Stove to meet ail low', state and federa
sto•mwater "aeagement stasdarrs and regulations,
ncltding Nataus Po radar Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) stormwatei permit
3.4 identify existing and potential flood prone arable —
areas, and alleviate i•ifth appropriate ndtroat en
strategies, where possible
3.5 Support trip etentation Of ta Dzroage Basin
Master Plan
3 6 Support manta mag and updating the storaaater
dflPty 9dlfng database
goal FOUR
lb provide, maintain, and improve a cost-effective,
safe and functana'surface transportation system
4 2 Support the ongoing street reconstruction,
rehabilitation, and maintenance overlay programs,
emiring the t'mely maintenance, repair and
reconstruct en of the itys streets and bridges
42 Walt' new tecnnalegies, new matenaa and nip
comsat :Or street malntenente, restoration, and
reconstrect of 2
4,3 Seek ante: raise funding sources for corbvuctIon
and r'air- teaance CO
4.4 Support mpiata nrig aid mpraving crt'alleys,
guardrails, street lights, traffic control tights, street
pavement merk'nds, trar: signs, street name signs,
walls and other retateo fatihbes. e
45 Suppc't extending the life and Improve the qualits
or the city streetsystftn1 .Jlroug`, area native
maintenance programs.
46 Coordinate with state, cow*, roil other titres for
surface transportat.o' system improvements an
maintenance
47 Coordlnate with local, state, and federal officials to
complete It a Iowa 32 iSmith estArterlall protect.
goal FIVE
To provide for, maintain and Improve safe, accessible
public sidewalks and steps througnout the community,
where passfb.e.
51 Support' maintaining and Improv lg the condition of
pcbllc sidewalk ,steps, wain, and handrails
5 2 Encourage reasonable removal of snow a'1c'ee
accamuations from ptbltc sidewalks, steps, and *aid
53 Seaside' rewiring the lnstailat.on of stdewalks in
ne ghbathoods with cu, b anti gutter throadheut t''e
city so connect neighborhoods, provide sare rotes
to schools, and improve access fa persons v'dh
disabiht es, where possible
5 4 Support building alternate pedestrian routes and
integrate these with waking/Mug trails as a ,.n•que
c'i'' attractro:
goal SIX
To provde, malntahr and Improve an accessib'e,
functional and self- supporting park tg system
61 Su ;po,t a parking 3yStem designed to r'ee +the
heeds of the patrons of doter-tom business a,d ratat
establishments and downtown ecployees, -y
62 Support the •enanclal integrity of the parking system
by meeting bond covenants that requ re the parking
system to be selt•supponby and by contlnuIrd sound
Ae$I management practices.`
63 Strive to meet the regmremeriS of ruder& and state
laws • i king public ana private disabled parking
$mils.
64 Promote and prattles prgrerta "se maihlerarce
programs to protect the longestty V the parking
garage structures and munitipa parking ots
Ur
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X11_ t.
no gm ma
mss.
6,5 Str've to ^a,itain and Improve theaesthetic
qualities of the parking system's fac 'ties
goat SEVEN
To provide, maintain and imorobe me floodwall,
harbors, sisning piers, and ooat decks and ramp for
Irdustria„ commercia:, and recreational use of the
riverfront
71 Coordinate the Implementation of the Public
Irf astructure panning component of the Rwerfront
Plan with other pub c and pilaw organisations t
72 Suppol pro.uling, preserving, and maintaining
aesthetically attractive waterfront areas
73 Encourage the development and maintenance of
eiverrront`atllltlet, ..
74 Support operating and maintaining the fffodwatr
faci14
75 Promote adeq.aae harbor, channel, and dock depths
74 Cora :der !natal:Mg and rnalgtaining docks and piers
for transient boaters. '1
77 Promote 9shingcppor:unites tic'
goal EIGHT
To provide, malnta i, and improve an access bin and
functional communication in`rastl ucit.rc
81 Promote compatibility and eohneccioh a: Dui,ugt,e's
communication infrastructure to key deVe, regional,
national, and global networks and systetd
82 Promote fair treatment of cditens by
telecommunications service presiders
6 3 Enhante Dubuque's communication mfrastructere
uoiia&erallyand through pulite /a irate partnerships '•y
a 4 Contmte to promote maximum cse of point,
educational, and goverrment a_ttess programming to
•ncreate citizen awareness -.
8.5 P•emcte reasonable transmission capacity on
new coalm nwattn systems that is dedicated to
non•commereWl.goverrmert, education, and public
interest uses
8.6 P emote equitable access to essential levels of
communication systems, ser*es, and opportunities
by anderserved segments or the commumhj, •:
goal NINE
To provide, maintain, ard Improve z cost- effecklve
and funetiorial data ard Informat'ol pratens!ng
System
91 Consider utiliz!ry Fief -oils of systems
imoler'entaticr that make the hag use dt the City%
resanrces for the sntens that are fmrlemented �y 7
9 2 Consider estamlshi•n starderds for the City
orgarrstlon for def ntlon and art cuiatton of syste''
neeas, for acquu ion, develop—en ', and performance
of Information systems, and for description,
docr.mrntftior and careaklrg responsibdrties of
suci systems.
93 Encourage the use o- data processing technology and
ad+ances to Imp ere se-Ace delivery and increase
eirptoyee productivity within the City orgcnitaton
9 9 Support maintaining, lnsprovtnti, ard ,i£Yrdg t' e
Clays Geographic. information System srs)
goal TEN
To prov1le, rna.nta.n, and improve City -cwied
bu Id ngs, structures, facilities, ard properties
1C 1 Support maintaining and tmp•avFng the energy
e Ticiency and aesthetic Qualities of Cllyowred
buildings, structures, fatl•tties,and 'vent-ties ty'' -
10,2 support accessibrtfty to City -owned b lidings,
structures, facilities and properties.' ,
103 tit lite principles Mooed design ardter historic
preservation in all public pro ¢cis, fro
goal ELEVEN
To olar- for, build, dI improve Infrastrucure systems
to meet anticipated growth and development needs
11 Encourage development and recevetopn!en_ in areas
were exists ig mfras rudtere Is imderutdlzed ti f..4 ; t
112 Support Shure Infrastructure apatite for futt re
Idertlfled growth areas.v'
11.3 $upport LdY utility rate sfruttures that are both
adequate to meet obligations anti future needs and
are equitable for services received by •estdenia
commercial, and industrial users
11.4 Investigate usefulness of techro anal advance% tn
op:imae services
115 Plan for crderly replacement and upgrade e' public
and pr+sate communication Infizo.ructure with
atkerl!en to features, capacity, compatibility, and
fmu egravth
11 b Consider opportunities for burled public and private
communication infrastructure during planting for
street, water, and sewer congruence proltvts.
117 Work with the Iowa Department of Transportation
'1007' and the Dubuque Metropolitan Area
Transportation Study (DMATS) on the timely
de.'elopmeMcf rev, highway and arterial street
systems to prtwide growth potenua for the future -
11 8 Support provFdie sanitary sewer and waver main
extensions within the env In a timely ranner, when
economiw1v feasible
119 Evaluate periodically the water system's storage and
hydraulics to ensure ability to serve future growth
demands. v
11.10 Support a `Rooted" water distribution systen where
practical
1111 Corti'uetoencourage and enhance downtown
deve-oomere by strnata to meet current perking
reeds and proerd!ng expzns10n prepares that are
cast -ef a t.ve and Innovdtrve. wi
1112 Molitor aid cocrd-nate:appropriate implementation
Of gas and electric del:verg systems.
11 13 Support extenswn of City utPitles alang the 'Iowa 32
t westArle•I&) corrldot.
goal TWELVE
lb protdde, rdai.'tam, and improve sol.d waste
codect!on and disposal infrastrieture and services
121 Strive ro ranta'n the efficiency and effectiveness of
the sold waste collection system
122 Consider expanding the recycling collection service
wherever logistically and fiscally feasible te)
12-3 Support macn'amtrig and expanding the landll
to ensure adequate capacity, it accordance with
environmental regulations
12,4 Support urlarrtg and implementing the
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan it:
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY GOALS
are a balance between stewardship and protection of our environment
and the Impacts of urban living. A Community can both affect and
be affected by local, regional, and even global environmental issues,
Dubuque's natural and built environments establish the clty's
appearance and Image as a healthy, safe, and viable place to live, work,
play, and learn.
o l IVE
TO encourage the creation of a sustaInabte
environment thats.lccessfully balances urban growth
and development with ecological constraints
11 Encomia expansion and recruitment af
em,vonmertall, conscious b.s.nesSes
1,2 Maifta,n and plan for biottc.ler±e groin space as
deue.opmert and public Ir. praleMknts occur �(
13 Identify, premise, and prorate mkages er
connections of opa&greer apases. -{
1.4 Promote and enforce ordnance programs teat
mhtlmfzbsoh erosion "IC
15 Pro-rota atldoor lighting pmebaes tear m Ilimize
light pollution 14 C,'.�
16 En¢aaraga [AMSting bW moues and •es'dentfal
suod'talana to add "'tendon basins ardor oa'site
Inn•tratfon smtems to further cottol floadatg aid
'ut'C.rf..
17 Promote appropriate lifestyles and 'nfraswpcture
crasser 4o reduce causes and Impacts of global
donate change •$ @
goal TWO
To promote consefvation practices that result In
responsib e use cf nor- rerewable native resolves
21 Conaroarthe potertla, to _open space In any ast'ors
relati.e to land use s Z.
2.2 Promote awareness and use or arternote. renewable
resources $
2,9 Encourage given bul:dlrg principles.
2.4 Promote programs to .mprose energ} ef4ctancy r�
2.5 Promote planting and preserving of trees to reduce
eretgy use -'4
2.6 Promote walking, mass transit use, and cycling
through Infrastructure development to redoee clergy
consumption.
27 Catouraga pubic arganizatfons to lead by example
by purchasing and using energy and fuel efficient
vehicles s l?
goal THREE
To ed:lcate citizens about environmental issues
affecting their Ives and their common ty
31 Partner rrtn educational fnstftu:Ions and media to
repart xaeironnantal Indicator status and trends
to the :omr<u Ise concurrent!, Mai updates c' the
bomprehensi.e Plan
3 2 Encouage the sse af enoltonmeetat pit ectts aid
*ageing e^taron^'ental edt Cation erogna's for
citizens o' a" ages, Including the hu`raa nealtt
effec "s of e' vIrdnrnental raases and p'oblems,e
radon anu land 'need reduction
33 Repave ba'rurrs to, explsre lrceni.,es far, and
encourage green bsl lSnq and rnrdscaaing principles t
3A Encoanlge coordination c' community organizations
concerned lath envrronmerral Issues and 'ocal
ecossetems.e:
goal FOUR
To protect and preset ve existing water supplies and
air quality and ensure that fi4ure a,ater and air
quality is safeguarded
41 IdeMly and develop potential controlling measures
to safeguard water and air amity
4 2 Promote the eaforcemett of regular ohs relacrie
fo profectnig and preserving exiscing eater and air
43 Attempt to mantel/at all new development meets
the applicab a standards for water and air oualltY
co^trels •v
4.4 Consider alternatives to incineratrio, of vrestewater
sludge, e g more benefice; use C ii
4 5 Protect cortro, and maintain the City venter
d3tri'tti ;n system to presetee water 4ealey ana
mem state and federal mardates
4 G Promote grovnd water protectlor acid acequcte
water quality and quantity of our streams and rr,ers
by expanded infiltration . ,
goal FIVE
To assure appropriate cortrol, col action, disposal,
and per capita reouctfor of stor'nwater,wastewater,
soled wastes and househola hazardous wastes
51 Promote reduction and peeper disposal of buerness
and household hazardaus'waste, intruding ourchasirg
alternatives *
52 Promote reductto' and proper disposal of sold
waste e.
53 Promote a safe and sanitary cnviron -ant along the
city's streets, alleys, find other propert,es
5 4 Promote a sanitary ervlronmerit through the
implemen(abon c best management practices
in the collection and dispose: of stormwater and
wastewater V
5 5 Promote a sanitary envlronmeM •hrourh the proper
mnection rnd discoed of solid wastes .n accordance
with environmental and aesthetic standards *
5.6 Attlitrt to prevent toxic waste discharge into
the p'estewater lreatmentsystem ardfdr tie
environment through edvtatIDn, monitoring, and
enferterttent
5 7 Operate the Dubuque Metrngolltan Area Solid Waste
Agencet Iandel! and various materials diversion
rrogrars Lit conformance with slate end federal
regulations
5.8 Entosage natural Irtfiitratren hnm rainfall and snow
ate.- to replenish groundwater and reclarge springs
entreat:dars
goat SIX
To promote residential and business programs that
reduce, reuse, recycle, and safely dispose of the
commrtnity's discard stream
6 1 Consider the expansion of recvc 'ny effo-ts t•ruvgh
Ixeased pai'LiClpation and new materials, e g
electronics r :3
62 P atote'1.se of recycled tented Product$, e g
compost and environmentally, preferable purchasing 0
6 3 Consider expanding 1.he food suer and backyard
composting optionsand awareress C�J
6 4 Educate the community corarrmg recycling and
eater slid wade. Inuurrumtipn and reduction
mei:hods + r'
6 5 Promote afternattve uses other than disposal fcr
CO8ttadtionrdetriolltiDit materials esi.
goal SEVEN
To promote the p" otectron, preservation, and
enhancement of the blodiversity of the city's bluffs
and prarr'es, wetlands, waterways, and MI natural
areas, and encourage partnerships
71 Promote Mortification, restoration, and protection
of rare, native and sensitve habitat. (including
prairies and woodlands] whh concern to the evelvirg
understanding of expertise In ctrrerit maeagemeet
tecnrlgves,
7 2 Encourage elwro'imeuta11y appropriate public use
of, and antis to, the ciornmunty's bluffs, wetlant,
and .vaterways
7 3 Encourage protection ena restoration of those
tens dive areas as development and redevelopment
occurs, sainting a'ong the nverhont bluffs t."+(
7 4 Dreads ae aesthetially attractive city rwarfrent
for use by industrial, recreational, residential, and
commercial interests
7 5 Partner with community groups to oemdnstrate
and educate the community on best rnartagemen(
practices for eoorogicac design r'� '
7 6 EnCoUrage reduction of non - native, 4tvasrve plant
and animal species and -na:m In an appraprlete
balance of native species. "X
goal EIGHT
lb promote cordtdurtty clean•up and beautification
efforts through publ'cand private partnerships
81 Educate the pudic on Vier prevention and Illegal
dumping and enforce existr.g laws. r)
82 Encourage cleareup , beautification, and landscaping
for the pdbliC, private, and business sectors, i e
parkland roadvray, P..id shoreline adoption programs IC _
8.3 Encourage elantaigs of native species conducive to
u bar native wildlife, ce bents and butte•liies r<
6.4 Encourage downtown and neighbor cod clear up
and beautlfiratlon e''forts.tt
83 Encourage betar ing the advertising and
Identification needs of btsibesses, industries,
institutions, and organization with on- remise and
or-premise s'gr regulators that protect scenic
vistas, minimize sign Mitterrand are consl tent with
iocal, state, and federal sign tiegtlatlous
goal NINE
1b meet or exceed all federal stale, and local
regsllations for edofronmental quaflty
91 ream k•iowiedge of lied promote compliance with
regulations, e-
9 2 Support federal and state entitles in Cher monitoring
and enforcement o' their regulations
1
CITY FISCAL GOALS
most address the allocation of limited available resources among
competing interests, departments, activities, and programs These goals
should develop an acceptable balance of costs and services with respect
to quality, quantity, and financing. City fiiscal goals should emphasize
policy and budget objectives, demands on and accomplishments of City
governmental units and alternative funding and service levels.The
purpose of these City Fiscal goals is to help focus on the major policy
decisions of what services City government will provide, who will pay
for them and the Implications of such decisions in achieving the goals
m all elements of the Comprehensive Plan
goal ONE
Tb promote tht fiscal neurones; and v poi'ty Of City
government operations.
11 Ccnsicer ling nonrecurring revenues only to load
ilcnrecbrr nag exile: d 'tures
1.2 Ma'nrain and stets to ninth: the City's bond
rattan
13 Monitor a.angina aondluons, trends and'egislation
as It impacts the City's fisrar position and promote
aourooriate fiscal peaty ana guidelines to maintain
the Cit it sound fiscal condition
1.4 Ident,fy and evalanto revenue alternatives to City
property tax
as Mini :size program Costs by using sound purchasing
practices,
16 Minimize program costs oy using sound risk
management practices
17 Maintain adegtate reserves ti positl el 'r,;act
bond rating and orotide flexiblhbto implement
prat ems as opportunities Come up
18 Use City Council grain and priorities to guide
bidgetira process
goal TWO
To communicate the City" fiscal marageniert
process in larguage understandable to the general
public,
21 Continue to refine the Citizens Guide to the Buaget
22 Encourage increased public participator throtghout
the budget process
23 Carman. to help citizen understand local
go'errment financing, such as the allocatloi oC
property tax asking betwee , ire City, County and
schools ,
24 Strlre to ;eel state and national standards for the
City's budget presentation
goal THREE
To provide reports and financial data that are
accurate, timely and meaningful and which satisfy
the need for send fiscal policy formation, efficient
City management and full dlsClds':.e of City finances
31 Base a rnancal reports on generally accepted and
appropriate accountant 'principles
3 2 Continue to meet national standards for the Cap's
a meal financier repot, set b•. tea Gorernmem
Finance 'Officals Assoaat,or
33 Cortina to meet Municipal Theas4.rettAssoctatlen
recta rements to tune the written investment polio•
cart `led
goal FOUR
Ts minimize the .mpact of economic swings or the
City's opera'ing budget.
4,1 P -ompte economic de"eloprnent efforts tc expano
and diuers'fy the roomy tax base and to 'rtprove
and'cr ,rnpiensent'growth" revenues for the CitY
4 2 Consider allocating revenue sources sensitive to
economic cardProas primarl& to deferrable capital
improvement projects, when possible, to allow the
City to maintair a steady revenue strewn to fund
uparat'ng expenses ,si
goal FIVE
To emphasize the ise of fees and aser charges to
maintain existing City services and redu.e reliarce
on local oroperty tapes while retraining senS.tive
to program access, affordabi'ity, and avenab,ilt, ter
those with low or moderate incomes or dlsabi',ties,
5.1 Pursue federal, state and private fundiggto help
finance Illy services and minimize the property tax
burden, but avoid service or funding commitment
aker such outside funding ends
5 2 Explore options for a'teraative revenue scuries to
property taxes
53 Promote access to andafordebrIty and avauardity
of essential city services to row and moderato
kern persons and persons w'h dlsaalllt'es , „
5 4 Establish reasonable user fees and charges for
services where appropriate, SDthAt those who utilize
or directly benefit from a WV sere ce actions( Of
Wilds also help pay for 4
55 9trfve to maxvinize return or City leases.
goal SIX
To improve City government productivity and service
delivery and identlfv a'terrative means of service
delivery
61 Review all City senlces and programs for
operational effiuettfes so inprave smite revers
and delivery, and'or to !nrILment test containment
measures
62 Review ari City boards and commissions on a
periodic basis to 'demrfy possible changes for
it nprotied per ormance
63 idwttify additionrr City gave nment activities
where volunteers could supplement City erotoyeet,
or'uhere services could be "span ofr "te ncn-
governmert groups or sponsors
64 Utilize employee involvement as a means to enprove
croductwity and service delivery
6 5 Encourage citizen rnput to help identity rroductIv1y
and service delivery needs
6.6 Explore opportcmrtits for cost-saving regional
h'larlrg of City services
goal SEVEN
To determine the work effort regu'•ed and the rests
to meet increased service delivery requests aMlo:
mandates
7,1 Support changes In federal and state taws to
ehm nate or reduce unfunded mandaw s
7 2 /identify and forecast f"tpaots, options, and rea„st,c
anri.fal and long -term maIntenaece acid opc'ational
costs and raspoisrbllltres early to the budgeting
protest for each service request o' mandate
13 Consider new City services primarily when either
additional "evenuas or expenditure reductions are
demonstrated, or when inantietrd by state or fedora'
law
7 4 Fears City polity decisions an what services the
City will provide, who will pay for then, and the
implications of such daclsions
goal EIGHT
To make declslors on achieving goals in ail eiemertts
of the Comprokensrve Pian based on competition for
and distribution of limited resources
&z Continue to encourage citizen partklpation In tJle
City's comprehensive plan and budget process
8.2 Use the cc'rreint, visioning process and the
comprehensive planting process to assist the City
Canted, City admnistatwn, and community leaders
in setting pi iorities for repie'nentation.
8.3 Esteb;fse a plan for distribution of limkod resources
based on the City Councll5 gca s and priorities
goal NINE
7b examine public and private fl.rd'ng sources and
alternative means to accomptah goats '1 al' eve ients
of the Comprehensive Plan
91 Collaborate with members of the community to
implemert Cry noised goals and priorl'les
9 2 Identify pbbhc aril private -undfng spumes, and
alternative means to accomplish goads for which
the CRY gove-nment has direct authertev and
resportslh1l1ty
9 3 Encourage other area service providers, private
entities and communlsy leaders to inertttfy private
funding and other sl. *Itar meats to realize Boils
within their areas i?
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS
must continue the active and vital collaboration between public and
private sectors to promote the economic health and well -being of our
region Economic development encompasses well - informed decisions
regarding business retention and recruitment, work force development,
available and appropriate locations for business and industry, public
investment in supportive Infrastructure, and financial incentives which can
induce private Investment and economic growth The preservation and
expansion of the community's economic base should be a prime objective
Unless business and industry is healthy and there are expanding
employment opportunities that pay a living wage, the population will
not be stable, the tax base will decline, and government's ability to
finance public services and facilities will be impaired The future
development of the community depends on maintalntng and enhancing
local economic development efforts directed towards these goals
goal ONE
lb reduce dnemp'oyment, achieve economic stability,
and Increase the stardarc of I.v,ng for all citaers.
11 Promote establishing and ra!rtarning a broad
co:.mrrcty sorcerous regarding the direction of
economic. oeseopment efforts. ,,Av
1 2 Promote alversifieatlon of the eammercfalfndusu•Ial
lase • Pt
1.3 Erauage access to economic incentives fot q`uainy
lab creation aodfor tax base enhancement
14 Cortlrue to ice a unified economic develeprsent
lean wt'h public/private sector mvolvemert, to
Made the Chv's econorle Ge�"e.o :meet goals •'
13 Pro "rote reduction of earners to econCIn'c grew%
senile recognizing 'he Cyy's regulatory ;unction.
16 Attem;ps to identify additions: resources to $Ia in
economic oe "elopmert
17 tncotrage maintaining aeomnlugltlysocic-
denlographic data base as a•. Information
clearmghouss'or ecorowec atve'opmert >1 rr'
goal TWO
To build a high', skl:led, lei ible'eo°:k force
21 Cooperate with Picas edutalio ".al uutitutlors to
coo'd, late trwl; In94k' • requirement 0 meet the
needs of local employers .5
2.2 Promote reduction of barklersto obtatnlag necessary
or ..paraded moo akllls.
2 3 Encol.rege'-tt' :z ng the Talents and experience
of mat..ra scram who bring special skis and
knowledge to the rota rorce
2.4 Consider ma/staining an informational cleaing'loIse
that coordinates lob tranurg, ofaceaent, and sk,ils
development •C y"
2,3 Conside" deselOping and delivering edocatlonal
proramm'ng over the widest array of needle
2.6 P•omcte providing mforrn3tIor on work skills`.. y
deve,opmrt and available employment opportdnilles
tllrtuyti pint electronic, aid telecommunications
media •C?
goal THREE
To conceit "ate on retaining and expanding existing
la a, busrnessee
31 Cooperate shah fastness, edueatronai inst tutIoas,
commuolty orgaefzaticns, asd gear :tent tc provide
information to Ica! tuSinesses '0,
3.2 Promote assistance to local firms to finding
apprcprlatedevelopmentsitesfo- expansion r'
3 3 Encourage seating neighborhood employers to grow
"in place," keeping robs dose to ,vitere peeps live •i
3 4 Promote ratsining existing nterufacturing arms and
facilitate the" expentionosit
3 5 Encourage maintaining and s :rergthening Dub qua's
position as a retail center In the trade area
3,c sncokrage maintaining and exparding the Iota
healthcare irdustry's share o +the regional ^aicet'Q
3 7 Encourage retamirg and expandlrg the Daze of
%visite Industry employment +.
3 8 Encourage dewrtcwa revitalization aq
neighborhood basless developmen
3 9 Encourage diversified retail snooprg \rt
310 Promote reten oo and expansion or river-dependent
�+
uses, while recognizing envlrorima'Mal c0nstraint 7r:,
311 Encourage imp`enientation of the Commerce.
Business and Commerce-Wan element of rte
Down'own Mast Plan'
goal FOUR
To increase the number of small firms within
Dubuque by fostering local entrepreneurship.
41 Cooperate with other agencies ar•1 '•isthntfoc,
to idertfs programs and sere ces 10 insist .n the
creation of new small btReesses.
4 2 Promote support or start -up businesses .nth both
r[nanctat end technical Wean
43 Encourage removal of b0'rier`to ai owing in host
bosmessng to be successful°
4.4 Consider strengthening programs w!,I . provide
b isiness deveiopcnett, Innormat.ce, ard tec'rnical
assistance ``rod
goal FIVE
TD recruit hustnessest6at are suited to she area,
require a h -ghly skilled work force or are Ohre to
train an entry -level work force and re exter.enc'ig
growth
51 Encourage essstance to bxs'nesees ard ind4stries
that produce exports or import substRwtes ard
thaw pr»v1deHigher wages and benefits to thafr
e^•ployees
5 2 Promote opportunities in the Dubuque area to
targeted buerreues and industries
5 3 Continue a colleboratt o recruitment strategy arpng
bismess, nonprofit, and goverrment.O
5 4 Encourage the recruitment of businesses with new
techro gay mid renewable resources Z ,'-
5 5 Eirturege the recruitment of businesses that are In
1 ,e with tie State's economic development goals 47
5 6 Eno:wage the recruitment of businesses that utilize
the by- products of ether businesses' Eir
57 Encourage the recruitment of a variety e7
restat.ra+ts and retail estabnshments, including
franchises that are not currently in Dubuque, but the
are eared within rho regional malls that attract
shoppers front Dubuque 0
goal SIX
o wore toward identib/ing the economic needs cf
the chronically unemployed and underemployed 'n
Dubuq•le and encourage programming -- Including
adt.catlon and retrainrrg - :o meet those needs
61 D.evei 0p awareness of the 'mpedi me its tC
employment for this seder of the popuiaton
62 Collaborate nth uremp'cyed and ,inderempioyed
persons and potential empsovers to 9nd creative
ways to overcome barriers
6,3 Promote targeting unemployed y0urg adults :ages
18 -24) far ,otkkdis trate: ig, providing supportive
services es needed'
6 4 P•am :vie access to resource and ttals for edxrtlon,
training, and wppor Re services through a variety of
'nears and media -:
6 5 Encourage..uslness, labor, educator„ ard
government patetships V solve work force
development problems '4i
goal SEVEN
lb maintain and strengthen Dtihuquf position as a
tourist destination,
71 Promote existingattractrors
7 2 Promote a variety of oddtlenal year -mind tourist
attractions.*
7,3 Consider •ecommeidators in the Rlvervront Plan to
add amenities for both citizens ard totwrstg alarm the
Mississippi Rive;..
7 4 Focus resources of fu'wo tourism rn1tI 't s,
icladtng those Idertlaed In the community visioning
p,ocesil.
7 3 Foster ed'Sa- acrd receeatiooal access to the river as
an ac0'omic development strategy
7 6 Promote the t tpre,. education, and entenzinmem
element of the Downtown Master Plan •
goal EIGHT
To promote and erco.i'age preservation of our
historic assets
A 7. Export ways to rnerease State and Federal funding
'or h'storlc preservafror
82
83
84
Explore grays to remove barriers to preservation 1.1' y3.
Promote ed.tcation of the public on the economic
bene'ts of h scans preservation
Promote the histce oral features element of the
Dow,tcr.n Master Plan
goal NINE
T� strengthen the Icca tax base.
9.1 Encourage expansion ard dlrerslecatlon of the tax
Pase A�
92 Entourage attracting and rees ring capital latenslve
industries ton increased property values
43 Encourage prooettY imp o�vements and ley ta,:ratro'
throughout the ci;y 'u 1
44 Colander annexing additiot& inset. as necessary and
as po53'bie atcordlrgtosmart wratr h principlesta
accommodate future expansion c
goal TEN
To establish and maintain houslag and transpoi?anon,
communication, and ut lity Systems winch support
and foster quality developiren-
10 1 Cncoaiage the coordination of the provision et
supportive Wrest uctrre to concurrence With new
development g�
10.2 Evaluate new development Impacts on existing
CD/ Innastructure and services to ensure adequate
capacity and compensation.
103 Entourage Wait to Rik Dabdque with major
transportation networks , fit
10.4 Encourage coordination of Infrastatwre ,'vest" ant
strategy wIth�governmedt, business, and local
Incitation \t:
10 5 Promote the Res dentin: Living element of the
Downtown Master Per et :y
I0 6 Promote the Transportation element 0, the
Downtown Vaster Pan
10 7 Promos the Public Space and Operi Areas element
otthe Downtown master Plan Lam(
goat ELEVEN
To strengthen malntaln, and contml.a'ly upgrade
technology infrastructure and systems, and orovide
adequate access and capacity for current end
anticlpa bb needs.
11,1 foster communi at1on inch ard users regarding
current and future reeds
112 Explore feaslblhw of co'mmunity wide vdreless
compute• netao•ks, or tnhr-t (wireless fidelity)
113 Promote opporunities of she matlon
sane' ghway for economic dsrelopmeat` -_
114 Promote maintenance o-2 computerized Geographic
Irtormatlor. System (GIS) to support econo—ic
development. 5
goal TWELVE
To promote the provision cf an adequate supply of
vacant, development -ready land for comrnerclai and
Industrial use.
121 Promote rede',eloninent of existing vacant
iinderutthzed, aad browntelo prcperfles
12.2 Promote utilization or oeoeropment reedy sites a
12.3 Evaluate potential team/al and industrial
deoelowme sites, Laced on the Cltyb Future land
Usa Mgp41471,
12 4 Encourage protection ofdeveloomeat potential a:
appropriate sites
12.3 Consider aeronautical and industrial part
development at the airport
12.6 Consider annexing growth areas, as necesear/ arai as
posrule, to trau•e adegaate edpph' of developable
Land and to coruo derelapctent on the cit/'s fringe
12.7 I,Atersnt the Port of 0ubugae Masser Plan.
goal TWIRTEEN
To encourage derelopmentthat le environmentally
sensitive
13 1 Encourage targeting enwroimeata ty sensitive
business and indsstrr In recru,tmedtefiors
332 P•omcte development of businesses and Indasbnzs
that are committed to enhancing local envsrcnmental
quality O.
133 Promote and eiccurage sound environment practices
vcth existing businesses ro
sinesses and industries w'`
13,4 P oriole and eieourage the use os alternative and/at
renewable fuel aaa veto sources 'or vehicle Ream,
ou=•ditg operations, ano mendfactur Iola processors f,zi
13,5 Eueutage LEED (Leaderthp Energy and
Ersirotmacta: Design) Green Solid ng Rating
S/stemCe concepts In bSlltheg dams,' for new aid
extsdog fact :les C
HEALTH GOALS
must address physical and mental health and medical issues that fall
within the scope of both public and private providers Government
often cites "health, safety, and the general welfare" as necessary and
Important public purposes It accomplishes these purposes through
assessment, assurance, and policy development The public health and
continued wellness must be of concern to the community as a whole
The promotion of good public health practices and lifestyles and the
provision of necessary and adequate health care to all members of the
community roust be the shared responsibility of both the public and
private sectors
goal ONE
TD -educe and prevent the occurrence of disease, and
d,sability in *e community,
11 Support decreasing smutting and tobacco use ry
people of aft e.ges, particularly youth (
12 Support tncreac ng'e number of tobacco -free sites
in Dubuque County
13 Support increasing the proportro'i of people age
40 ana over who receive resider exam for early
detrctron of cancer
14 Promote reducing the hospnallratlea rate for
pulmonary disease through pulmonary rehabilitation,
asthma treat7,ent and pruventro^., and pneumonia
and influenza Jaccmatroo
15 Promote reducing the number of adurs in Dtbcque
County with Mgt cholesterol, high blood pressure,
and (Rebates throagh increased Stireen.ngs, educatian
and follow-up procedures. : -
1.b Promote community awareness, provender, testing
and treatment Of sexually transmitted diseases
(STDs1, Human im- inimodeitienc) Virus (HIV), and
hlepatftrs S and C
17 Support increasing the propart.or of people of all
ages nrha follow preventat.ve measures for skin
cancer
1.8 Promote preventative health Initiatives which
inciLde public. rnforr'a' ion and education on current
health issues.
19 Prusrote controlling the spread ofcon!marlcable
disease .r the co^'munity through ii!format an,
',vestige*. og, and immunization through a
comprehensive coordinated approach atldanlg
casa managanent services and pabbc heath
preparedness pleas
110 Encourage participation In age and risk based
preNentavve health care tests, screenings, and
azeticas
111 Support i ,creasing the number of chlldrer aged 0 -5
receiving recommerded we :I-phial examinations
goal TWO
To promote the physical and mental health, safety,
and wel *less of the citizens of Dubuque through
educational and oat each efforts
21 Encourage citizen participation in the ongoing
implementation of the Dubuque County community
Health reeds assessment and neaith improvement
plan
22 Promote evatrerian and annual assessment of the
health status of ibe community to plan health goals
2.3 Promate community awareness and recognition
that injuries caused by unbent behavior are a public
heai!h .slue
2.4 Support increasing the proportion of Dubuque
County empbyertrworic sites that offer nutrition
educator, vrarght aragemenf stress reduction a1V
or wellness programs rioted ng physical activity
2.5 Promote education of the community that mental
•bnesses are real, tan be screened, diagnosed, and
effectively treated in affordabre ways.
ao Consider developing a comprehensive rnental heath
service delivery system Inch sing outreach, for
Dubuque Copribt
2.7 Promote opportunities for and eneosraoe co ^•musty
Participation in programs to redace the prevalence
of sedeltary - fesyles in all age groups in oubuaue
County: r�
28 Support reducing the prevalence of being eve' weight
and obese (based on Bc4 Mass Index: in Debug*
County
29 Consider developing a comprehensive substance
abuse plan t0 increase the availability of and access
Lc a fu continuum of ed Cation, prevention and
treatment services, especially for metham ihetani lie
and sleeted and cu- occulting disorders.
goal THREE
To promote access to adequate health services for all
members of the conmcdttyfl.rough a collaborative
effort of federal, state, to :a., private and chartable
agencies
31 Promote health programs and prmary care S&ultes
far bndersersed and hilh risk pop:nations, I e.,
ur.derserved can mcJddo - persons isolated Ir rum:
settings, culturally-diverse fndnnduals and other
parsers with special needs
3 2 Support access to community me=tal heath
treatment (or an equal basis wish medical
treatment fcr lndlvlduals wall mental Illness
de.tverea In a tamely and confidential manner
3.3 Promote halt,' , safety, and wellness by developing
and helping co establish access to community
program Including oral, !rental, and physical health
goal FOUR
To address the special t■ealth :seeds of pregnant
women, children, and the elderly
41 Promote system for obtaining and.epetting
tellable data for maternal, mint, and child health
across all Dubuque Comity providers
4 2 Promote mcrc -ased awareness of the definii n of
domesec'rlc!Mt and ccm'rgaity resources for
iiterve "tion and prevention
4 3 Support recucing suostance abs of alcohol,
tobacco, cocaine, marruana, metitamphetamcne,
and otnar drugs among youth (12 -13 year of age)
and pregnant women is Dubuque Count/
4,4 Promote decreasing anddren's morbidity and
marta'fty through .ucreased use of car seats,
breastfeeding promotion, health screenings, and
•hroigh sewage pregnancy prevention,
4 5 Lippert case marags ert and homecare heattit
services to the elder!) to delay or Decrease
in httionairation
goal FIVE
Tb si sate safe and sanitary work, play, and housing
enotrorments.
5.1 Strive for a community which prrrsidss x varlets
of easftf acts sibla recreational programs and
opportune !es et moderate or no cost to participants -,
5 2 Support I seasing the number of employers and
omanria9dons offering safety, wellness prortotion,
abstance abase and employee assistance programs
59 Promote wellness programs within the schools that
Include nutrl :Ion and physical ariv49.
5.4 Pro" afetobacco -free envl+bnmeat!
53 Promote* sae and heaahs eta1t nment by ensarine
Sanitary tonddions and practeces in accordance with
municipal putt!: health, housing and environmental
ordinates, codes, and regala.lons
5.6 Pro •ore safe and sanitary cord tio•is at food sen ice
establlshnwnts and by food pave /ors
57 Prorrote safe and sanitary lousing condltrors
through the seduction of radon, lead Words, carbon
monoxide p0i$ontng,Ard other environmental health
concerns •
goal SIX
To contain the rising costs of hea th care in ar
equitable, efFcler-t, and collaborathfe manner
through oommunity wide planning,
61 S:.pport the efficient dellvey of Mgt-quality heath
care,
6.2 Constar deos.oping a database or eammunity heard+
resoacss of Ddbuque area provders and payers,
including Information an Medicare and Medicaid
providers
63 PPrewae active, responsible patio nation Iw realth
care consumers including personal anb family hearth
plans.
6.4 Support educating the community regarding the
tealth status of the community and to existing
heals %care system in O4,bn- -oe,
6 5 Promote an ongoing faro" 0 address health
are quality, 'Ann, and cost contalnmert at the
zm:.an Ity'avet
goal SEVEN
Tb retain ant recreltquality health And medical
personnel for our community
7.1 Encourage lmprcvemect of patient and prouder
satisfaction ratings of health and medical persornel
wit'' health care ad ^fnts -ra "or and`aclllt es
7,2 E ^,courage retention, rec'u-iment, and replacement
of qusIity health and medical personnel, especially
In occupations with a shortage of skirted health
workers to m nimiae out -ofidy re:errals
73 CO1S13et VIt;sfattionsurseys :rmn nealth care
system users :o:marine services, facilities, and
employee Perlcr ,znce
74 Promote programs that educate health professionals.
goal EIGHT
To necdme a regional health care tenter proeiaing a
foil -range of both gerera• and specialty health and
medical services
81 Enco.nge specialty outpatient medical services
coverage to area rtral hospitals
8 2 Support net .orkrne area renal hospitals info' matron
systems r.,m Orb.ique providers
83 Encourage !taro ling access t0 primary care and
manta. health bhp clan serving through rectwtmem
assIStance to area medical cor:mar,•ty
e 4 Encourage secure end Simplified axes; a inanclal,
elin.ea„ adAnn,ssratrte, and "tagement data from
an location Ir tae health care rnformatlon system
among hearth care prov der
8 5 Support quality se•v'ces andfor '„clllties as needed,
fnc,ddtag an emp■asls on outpatient earo roc the
underfnstred
HOUSING GOALS
must address the issues of housing availability, affordability, and
accessibility for all members of the community. Public intervention in
the private housing market is sometimes necessary to promote and!
or encourage an adequate supply of quality, safe, sanitary housing
within the city limits Public and private partnerships should continue
to be developed to spur reinvestment and renewal in existing, older
neighborhoods, The provision of affordable shelter is a basic human
need that demands special attention in the arena of human services
delivery, including the administration of federal income assistance
to those In greatest need Our community's very image rs reflected
in large measure by the pride and were -being displayed in our
neighborhoods
goal ONE
To promote the preservation, rehab €litatlen,
and investment in our city housing stock and
neighborhoods
11 Promote enforcement of mm•munt housing quality
standards in all rental housing through systematic
code entwinement.
12 Encourage a range of affordable, accessible, and
decent renal Mashie optlors throhg1out the
communal
1 S Consider expanding the Clty4 se cf housing
preservation programs whenever appropriate and
possible
14 Promote programs to improve energy efacie my
and enlist the participatio�yni cof utility compares in
promotional efforts. ': ttv
15 Encourage participation in and use of low -.Merest
rehabilitation and home purchase loan funds
16 promote recycling existing vacant or under-utilized
strutteres, such as convents, schools, and industrial
buildings, into €rousing with an aftordab e component,
where appropriate.
17 Encourage the expansion of the capacity of
neighborhood association.'
1.8 Pro"bte residentia educational workshops
regarding restoration, rehabilitation, and
maintenance 46 _1
19 Encourage relocation of existing housing as opposed
fo demolition whenever possible
110 Co. •municata with leg.slators to empower !cleat
gorernnwms to have more lanai cosleol In the
odm msLation and molting of federal housing
programs.
111 Si pport the integration of new neighborhood
residents into the neighborhood association, Iota!
schools, and community activities
112 Continue to support a decrease in the amount
of vacant and abandoned housing in Dubaque
neighborhoods.
113 promote programs, education, aid Inkling than
support and encourage appropriate landlord
oversight
114 Promote programs eduction and tramrng
that support and encourage approprtrte tetast
accountability
115 Support Co mmen.y Oriented Policing aid
'arht,patron of neigW o'toed residents in crime
redert.on strategies.
goal TWO
To promote the creation and maintenance of an
adequate supply of sodnd, affordable housing
integrated throughout the community
21 P"omcle City oarthershrps W).h private seclor, non -
l.tofa, other grvernment agencies and neighborhood
groups to access aearioble public funding and attract
private tap!tal by affordable housing deve-opmerrL,
P1IIIIIELM IIIQII
2.2 Promote mined- income, mixed -rental horsing
deuelopmen *s t
2.3 Support the Secuon 8 Rental Assistance Program
to beoeat lower- income families seeking affordable
rental Housing it
14 Ercou age loca leaders tc work wYh 311
homeovmers to rehabilitate, remodel, o: repair
existing pones L`
goal THREE
To expand the oppor` -br Tties for homeownership,
especial y far low to moderate income households,
31 Encourage the use of 4exlble developr, ent
regulations in order to assist affordable hots ng
production and decrease hoaing costs
3 2 Encourage focal lenders to participate in orograms
designed to assrst firroume home bdyersA�
3 3 Promote :nfill housing development opportumtIes,
in the cICy's 0 der nebhborhocts, through a
combination of paWrc subsidy, affordable housing
Incentwes and owner sweat egdlty
3 4 Promote compact and contiguous deve.opment with
a variety oc higher denSify ho &lug opbons that
uBhze mailable Infrastructure within the er..Stkig
bulk environment, 1
goal FOUR
To promote fair housing opportunity ter res-dents it
al: c.ty reighborhoods.
41 Provide for effective ,mple"entationof existing fair
housing programs,
42 Encourage Involvement of neighborhood residents to
the fullest extent possible when planning affordable
housing developments
4.3 Monitor, evaluate, and warkto minimize federal,
state and local codes and regu`attor5 that ate
possible herrlers to development of housing,
pat't cuIarIy for persons ,Kdh dtsablhttes or 'a'n
Ietome
goal FIVE
To assist local service agencies in providing shelter
arid semi- tndepandeni living for perSOnS in need of
sUppOrt:e serviCeS.
51 Mon-t i and evaluate home'essard outer r.ecal
needs populations %order •o document needs a•td
design assistance program
5 2 Pro,Ede technical assistance to agencies n
preparahor of applications for program pending.
5 3 Encourage prtncrships ...eh area age' c les In
sponsorship of housing mltTa!Ive, a. specie' needs
papolaticns
goal SIX
To promote the urderstandrtg that the availability
and affordability of heusu'g is an .Tpartent key to
saccessrul ec,:nernic develaprrent
6 1 P amcte corporate oartrctpatlon In ernpicyer-
ass'sted sot5'ng, b' home purchase assistance for
employees
42 Encourage local institutions, e hospitals toreges,
to eStacllsh reptatement causing programs for
•odsing lost to corporate expans ova.
6,3 Encouage corporate part1ctpaticn In 'he Federal
Loy, Income ax Credt Program, or purposes of
investment 'r affordable housing development
64 Promote 80 adeysare housing supply to support
workforce development efforts
goal SEVEN
To promote tne pub 1c's awareness of housing needs
and Issues through .nformatlonas and educational
effol°s
71 Consider serving as a clearinghouse of information
for housing Issues and mairmatroc, to mc'ude
providing educational programstor tenants and
Landlords
7 2 Monitor hosing market conditions and availabday
of housing
73 Promote workshops for area hausleg Industry
nembers Itomracto,s „wades, reaftors) regarding
changing regular try mandates, r e , lead -bases palm.,
asbestos remo.al
74 Pro:tote co'batlng "Not :n My Backyard;'
or NIMBY,synoro —e by dispelling stereotypes
associated wail affordable housing
7.5 Continuetc develop dnkagos wits, hosing industry
groups (Board of Pettit, Mortgage Lenses
Association, Dubugde Area Lard'ards Association
to promote cooperation and consensusLu)ding
regarding housing issues
HUMAN SERVICES GOALS
must address a variety of needs through collaboration and partnerships
Area providers strive for an optimum level of service, understanding
local conditions and utilizing limited available resources to the greatest
degree attainable, City government has an Indirect role in the provision
of needed human services to community residents as it works with and
is supportive of area providers
goal ONE
To promote optimum health care sere ices for
community residers
1,1 Support increasing the number of Dubuq re area
citizens With health care zoom and health rnsarance
1 2 Svppor prescription drdg assiscarow al sewerage for
the poor
13 Support services to improve me net health treatment
14 Encourage sercoes w reduce substa:ce anus&
che^'ical depeniency
goal TWO
To *tomato optimum services to meet food, clothing,
shelter, transportation, aid other basic needs
21 Promote awareness of and arseasto food assistance
and notribor: programs for people .n aoverty and row
cis moderate Ircirg, households
2.2 Support an adequate, af- ordable supply of eualhv
housing for law and nioderate income households
and the homeless
2.3 Foster services that meet baste needs of aft our
c'tizens, with particular attention to the elderly,
children, and persons with disebntttes
24 Enwurage public/private coalitions to address
gruel services needs_
2.5 Erwin-age participation in human service
community action groups.
goal THREE
To promote optimism Individual and tommuni, safety
31 Support redmoon of the rate of domestic v olehce,
lldixlmg chid abuse and dependentadelt abuse, in
the comr•irgIty
3 2 Promote the expansion of emergeg4y shelter and
protective services programs.
33 Support the provision of faster care and legal
services programs
3 4 address the ccnsecute between mental health,
substance abate, and pa biz safety, empbas1zirg
preuen'on and caerdvtat of of treatment tar
co rib rerty of care
3 5 Support increased neighborhood ltivclvementand
pro —rote neighborhood associations.;
goal FOUR
To promote apt mum social and family relat'onsh:ps
41 Support increased supply aid range of available,
high quality, affordable childcare, especia'ly for low
and moderate income households and these fa lies
wits special needs children
42 Support 'netreased opportun l4 es for the elderly to
ma ntaln or independent rifestyre
e 3 Support the continuation and expansion of family
services ail roster care
goal FIVE
To promote optimuir income security and economic
opportunity for community residents
51. Target economic development efforts at creating
;ribs that pay sates ies adequate to support a *Frilly iv
5 2 Support the promos of job training, personal
scancal security, and job rapport programs
53 Support decreasing the number of area resident
who live at or below the poverty revel
goal SSX
To work with area providers and citizens so that
hurraa services are supported and delivered in an
effective and efficient manner
61 Encourage improved effective coordination and
citizen involvement in service delivery, policy
development, and program implementation w
6 2 CJntirine to cooedmate,ioirtly plan, and support
improved services through meowed cpnitnvnity
action
6 3 Encourage seff.nrffc'eary for famines and
andwidaals
EDUCATION GOALS
must address the educational and informational needs of all members
of the community as life-long learning opportunities are made available
at many levels of interest and for all ages and ahllittes Education must
not be relegated to the schools alone but must become a collaborative
experience that Joins public and private sector, business and government,
parent, teacher, and student cn partnerships with one another and our
educational institutions A community's quality of life and ability to
attract and retain both economic growth and residents often depends
on the quality and quantity of educational facilities and services.
goal ONE
To support cpporbnities for I'fe -long learning for
residents of al I ages
11 Support efforts to increase zd.11t literacy
12 Promote &eels io all levels of education for all
persons
13 Support ndrriduass of all ages In pursuit cf a
sustained program of learning 'ndeoendent of any
educational provider
1.4 Promote addition cf doctoral programs
1.5 Entourage public and private employers to offer
continuing education incentives
goal TWO
To provide access to timely, accurate, and .asefui
information through reading, audio-vista:, and
electronic materials and programn,'ng through the
pt.blic library
21 Constier providing and enhancing quality oe -site
telephone and electronic rererertesewices
2.2 Support co ndnraion and Shhrina resources to serge
better the needs of the public
2 3 Promote featuring carrerp high- der`,`ard, Vet..
Interest mania s :n & ea:12q' of for^,iafs `D persons
of al. ages and abilities
2 4 Promote use and awareness o= the alemy of the
pobllc l brar'
2 5 Support expansion ant accessib.lhy of libra'y
services teroeghou' tre communi&
2 6 Foster a learn'ng envi.onment that utilizes state-of-
the -art technYogtts
goal THREE
To create and deliver a qualify education teat snows
ah students to reach their haghest potential
31 Promote a variety of assessmenttools, methods
and strategies to evaluate an&or dotu -•ent
student progress, in accord with national and state
standards
32 Champion superior standards o" academic
exe'lence, In which values are Integrated In
the live; and wor•c of all members of the school
commsniey,
33 support a tomprellensive edt:ational program that
prosides services tc st.derts ranging from severer/
and profoundly disabled psog:zms though gifted
?rogrant; and amra; ced placement courses
3.4 Strve to prepare students for careers, lifelong
learning, and citizenship in contemperary
vrternatioi.a' society
9 5 Encosrege activities that promote .:fe or.g phws'ca,
fitness and hear awareness
3 6 Provide services that allow high sthocl students to
pd»ue e•the• college or vocat'onal eddcation
3 7 Promote high school completion and encourage posy
secondary educedor or voca'toial?raining -
3 8 Progide adenzaue azd nut Monet food sewvice before
and dcrtng school
goal FOUR
To address :he educa !anal needs of pre - school
children In the comrnttmty
41 Promote and enhance programs for parent
education .
4 2 Encourage ferules' use of the p.rb r nbrary through
services for parens and parents and clDdren
together,
4 3 Encourage are - schoo children to dewlap ar interest
fn reading and lea' ring
4 4 Con'ider enhancing programming acuvkles ur pre -
schco children
4 5 Pramote educating the community on the
imoortence or physical growth and brain
development fat ctrld-en 0 -5 years ofd
4 6 Encourage incorporating education Into activities at
th' dcare facilities
goal FIVE
To ncrease the (m'o'vement of parents and the
community in our schools
51 Promote parental and other tldzer ownership and
participation In the educxt'onal system
5 2 E•taurege 'make -eat of parents in helping
students to acrleve there educational goats
5 3 P Cmete providing a safe school envrrorment
5 e Support and ed ;sate the public an charier school
concept and n e g Cho rhood soma's
5 5 Support and expand mentor no by encouraging
retirees and employees with the Lippert of the,r
employers '�
56 Co sider treating apool of communitytl .tars
to meet needs of children rot receiving tupport
services
goal SIX
TO bddd partnerships between the pr vale sector and
schools to ensure that educational outcomes meet
the needs of both future employers ard employees,
enabling the Dubuque area to have the highest
skilled incumbent workforce in the state
6 I Encourage emp•oyment programs that promote
partnerships among business, social services AN
edpcat anal institutions to train and educate the
rrorkrorce
6 2 Foster harness and Industry involvement to the
educational protess
63 Encourage the support of the entire communityto
'neet the educational challenges of the ft tsre.
6,4 Co'is'der the changing educational and human needs
et the c6mrrenity, with emphasis on quality higher
education.
6.5 Promote expansion bf business and industry
Initiatives for delivery of raw- tomized ;raising and
ether eorkfoYCe development activities
6 6 Pio"ute 'nCreasi ng the percentage or graduates of
Dubuque area schools. who enter lt'e bubrque area
workforce
67 Encourage community sondes and involvement by all
students
6 8 Encaurage local educational institution to
adequately prepare the local work forte to meet the
needs eta changing economy r
goal SEVEN
To develop responsible citizens and leaders to meet
the challenges ofa mule.cu.t.ra' America and global
society.
71 Promote opportunities for a'1 segments of the
ccmnuafty � participate in leadership actwihes
72 Fa'crircate the recrit"ent of youth fo' leadership
roles in all segments of tie comminl0t
7 Emphasize hi the learning process the global nature
Of the work environment.
74 Promafequality global, eiu'.tkultwa', nog -sexu'
educatiot at a' :evens
7 5 Encourage bilingual education at all love's -
goat EIGHT
To continue to enhance quality educational facilities
In app: opY'ate locations throughout the commurlty
to meet changing demographic and development
patterns
81 Support improving and expanding college facilities,
including st::de$ hoiusing, as a result of Increased
earollryen5 -
S 2 Encourage extending educational opportunities to
the community at large.
8 3 Promote enhancing the Ca pa bill ty of edtcaticnal
tachiti Lto meet the needs of citizens, as changing
demographic projections Indicate
8.4 Promote a learning environment that utilizes state -
ofithearttechnologies to each schoCl
85 Enenurras existing K -12 schools to have the
resources and advantages that new schools receive - -_
8.6 Encourage taoperatic,' amongst rot'tuhons of
higher education
goal NINE
lb Identify sources of funding and increased
efficrenc!es to maintain amt +or expand educational
pragranx and facilities
B 1 Encpdrage integration, ceordinaton,and pooling
or resources among cromle and puhhc educational
Instmd:ors at all levels.
9 2 :de^tify Innovative strategies to seek major funding
frum new sources to supplement traditional lanai,
slate, and federal funding
93 Faster qua -y management of educanona' services
and facdn,es
CULTURAL ARTS GOALS
must address the arts as an important aspect of our Community's basic
quality of life. The cultural arts not only enrich our experiences but
educate us about the world we live in. The diversity of the world as
represented through the cultural arts is one way to share the culture
and knowledge of different people and places, The freedom and
opportunity to create and explore the cultural arts should not be
understated or ignored
goal ONE
To celebrate the arts as an opportunit■ to enjoy and
errich community life
11 Proms -ALe opportunities for resident of and na'•ars to
Dubuque to eooj the arts
12 Encourage arts an cultural programming yeas
*Durd for ch dren and adults in the Dubuque area..
13 Foster multi - cultural, mulb{Lsc.olmary artistic and
educational opport.ntes to expand cultural horizons
and improve Ike quire /of life
14 Encourage opportunities for personal, educational,
cultwal, and recreation, err.ch:sent •_
15 Pro' -ote collections, services, exper°erces, and
programs that respond to ird"ridra and co'1•mSnitr
heeds
16 Promote the arts as a common grout for all
members of t'+e community
goal TWO
To provide a variety of affordable and accessib:e
cultural arts acuvitles and resources for al. ages
21 Expand cultural an retroatlona. oppertuait °es for
oh ages
22 Promote coordlratior and increased public and
plate support of .vide- ranging, affordab e cultural
and recreatforal everts ens organizations :,
23 Support aFordabie access to tu:tural arts acthifiea
and resources, whenever poastle •_„
24 Promote accessible arts a.-tiv'tles for members of
the co•1'murrty, regardless of Mies
25 Consider expanded, affordable use of puonc feclll'res
goal THREE
Tc p 0.note affordable ano accessib'e spectator and
par: cipalolyai is experierces and cultural events
31 Cos'rler ex?a1'kng the opportunities to bring
cult:ma• everts to community facilities
32 Prorate asgdrama,'hn, music, and dance
expo: icnces for audiences and participant of all ages.
33 Cord =der expanding the role of the Five Flags Center
and other verues as terriers for cuitural event and
arts experiences _
3.4 Promote a strongcommuniwbateofsupport. -
-
go& FOUR
To utilize the arts to encourage a better
understanding of the cultural diversity of the wor.d
42. Encourage p.asemabons of nunor'ty artists and arts
reflecting ethnic traditions
4.2 Foster global aware/its actnnires and utercu'tu al
education
4.3 Foster the celebration of cultural. diversity
goal FIVE
To s.rpDort the expression of the culled! arts and
access to that expression.
51 Foster accessible sutural opportur hies which
Increase appreoet or and broaden perspettives ='
52 Promote the recorded wisdom, experiences and
ideas of others — assernb ed, organized, and made
accessible to all
5 3 Pre mat& opporturftles for arts groups to uu 'co the
Five Flags Centex Five Flagsii•eater, and other
venues for tit expression of art
5 4 Promote free expresior at and fun access to that
expression or artists wor'dwlde.
5 5 Promote and Improve pub'it awareness and
appreciation of the arts
5 6 Encourage preservation, cohecton, and
interpretation of Ina arts
57 Promote support of local area artists and artistic
e' feavors
goal SD(
To safeguard the cultural and historic resources of
the cO im,trlty as orrice' to the quality of life and
We attractiveness of Dubuque
61 Promote the preservation of Insttar c buildings
and a'*itectural resources fir the corrman1i with
eTvs p' s m areas of greatest aeed'�
6 2 Encourage educating the community about tre
benefits of historic preservationto the cairtmurdy's
gtairty r life, economic development atters,
tourism, and tax base en`aacement.
6 3 Encourage exploration., t.: eservation, and
interpretation for present and future generations,
the SIstory or Dubuque and .re M'ssisseppi arbor
6 4 Pro-note increased appreciation, edueatiot, teehMcat
assistance and fondling for the community's histor•ca'
and architectural heritage.
6 5 Encourage the development of a marketing pier for
thectdtural and historic r esources fn thecommurlty
goal SEVEN
It encourage the availability of adequate fund.ng
and facilities to support arts act'Vllses
71 Promote preservation, and reuse cr historic bwldmgs
and sites at the tommundy for the cultural arts, C�
72 Promote maintaining cultural arts, e+tertalrmenf;
and continuing education services offred by local
tiltara and educational Institutions
7 3 Encourage coordinated services and shared
resources among coital arts orgamantfoas fn the
Dubuque area
7 4 Encourage establishment of a. performing arts renter
and'or a concert hall for farge verve concerts - .
RECREATION GOALS
must address the provisron of facilities and activities for leisure time
enjoyment by all members of the community Both public and private
resources are needed to provide a full range of recreational experiences.
The community's overall health, wellness, and quality of life are
interrelated with cite variety and availability of parks, open space and
recreational opportunities that are accessible to allAccessibility
includes both physical and financial access to recreational facilities and
activities. Recreation can serve to meet positive human needs and is
one of the key factors in Dubuque's livability.
goal ONE
To provide a safe park and t ecreayion system that
continues to meet the community's needs far useable
aid accessible park aid open space
11 Ccntmae to strive to improve the eXlstingai9n-
gdatrtts safe {,ark and recreation system qy
12 Continue to identity the type of larks, park taclllnes
aria hlke;blke:rails lacking In the cornr uuty : -a(
13 Continue to identify I.otentlat park ano recreation
sites and Mkt/6,1(e bads to meet the needs .dentiffed
in the Comprehensive Plan EL -r(
14 Ccntln.w to Identify finding sources ad par(ersiups
for lane acq,nsction and aetetopment
15 Support parks green space., trails, and rmllar park,
open space uses easilyaccessible m residems at
neighborhood level
16 Encourage anti :Gilmer development os lncenr ties
'or pro ding common open1green space, h•ke,
bike trails, ac landscaping In all net, development
wherever possrrle . i .<
11 Strive lo establish Dubuque as a bicycle trleAJ :y
toter, van hue lanes and bike trails where feasible
goal TWO
To promote and encourage the wholesome and
ennnable year -round use of leisure time
21 Updata per odltal J the marketing materials to
p•entote the City's Leisure Services
2 2 Support marketng to promnte the heaftn benefits of
proper use of leisure time.
2.3 Centime w idesufy the times and locations to offer
program m iota make tiler easily access ble to
users:
goaITHREE
lb offer ai.ariety of affordable and accessibe
spectator and participatory events and experiences
for people of all ages
31 Cartlnde to Identlf5 potential users and promoters to
pro.tde sporting events, conceit, and family shows in
the Five Flags Centel and otter retreaticrt Pa iIIties
2 Conine to identify sponsors to host sports
tournaments at the rMcAleece Park and Reireat-en
Complex and other re:reat'or facilities
3 3 Conirn.e to stP•e to meet the needs of the
comm on.,t far adu dyrowh 'teases a a vzriete of
Sport
3 4 Eiceurage establishment of a varie>y of commumtr
ry recreational factittles based on reed ti.
3 5 Consider opportunities for major recreational
fat IIties t0 serve tae regional - other
goal FOUR
To provide a variety of affordable and accessible
recreation classes and activ.ties for people of al I
ages
41 Continue to identify the needs and nterests of
people of aliases and the types of programs they
dearelneed
42 Consider maintainingar Inventory ofona/mations
and groups identifying what programs they are
o'tering it the cornmuntty
43 Support a vatted program offering activities and
program; not being prtvided by other organization
and arenas
4 4 Assess the facility needs of the com^turay (including
the need era recreation center in a new or existing
budding ana outdoor faclitres for other sports) so as
to meet the recreational needs of the commtmty: t .
goal FIVE
To provide opportunities for young people to rear,
the skills of various sports and .etsfire act.vites
51 Continue to identify the needs and interests of
young peeple as to what sports they multi Irke to
participate in
52 Review periodically the concept of offering programs
utetst•ess fundamentals, skills developme^t,and
sportsmanship
53 Cons der surveying students about their recreation
interests
54 Erco•Jrage oo0ortunittes for tear. eemetsifeer darts
clubs
goal SIX
To improve and expand recreational opportunities for
ade'ts, the elder ly, and persons with drsabll.ties
61 Assts the needs and interests of adults, ehlc •ly, and
persons with disabilities as to what programs they
would like to see offered
6.2 4ses what other groups and organizations in the
community are doing to provide programs to, these
I;rdirdvals.
63 Continue to evaluate programming that wan
O'er activities not presently being offered In the
community
goal SEVEN
To enhance the visual attractiveness of the
community aid park system
-1 Support - 'arta'girg and enhancing all park areas In
a manner that tasters community pride In the park
syste^
7 2 Consider prov<ding flower and other lardscap.no
accepts to enhance the beauty of all park erns and
City-crated property, mcludmg. use of indigerous
plants, where possible t.
7 3 Re -rely perod -tally the street tree program and
Policy (o orovide piamlres on ^igrtf- of -vray on all
streets in the city -`(
7 4 Consiuer continuing irtp•ovemert program for park
equipme,+t, pavill0rs, and rest roams.
7 5 Encuiiraae property owners to pia st more trees FAL nc
goal EIGHT
To optimize the'ecreatloral artenit'es offered by the
city's rive: front
81
Support coordlnat'or of the leielementation of the
recnantion, ertertamfen:, calure and education
planning component of the Rlverfrent Platt with
other p.:biic and private organIzaUot
a 2 Support coordlratfon of the irplememauon Of the
envlroamert pfaining Campo: err of the RNerfraet,
Plan with other p:.blic and private organlratlons,& ,t�
8.3 Encourage mare attractions �agt.,the Port of Dubuque.', ay„
8 4 Promote a c.Pan riverfrom to
PUBLIC SAFETY GOALS
must address acceptable and appropriate levels of risk and response.
As the city grows and equipment and facilities age, the need for quality
public safety services continues and may increase In addition to fire,
police, emergency communications, and emergency medical services,
public safety has a broad definition that includes water, sewer, public
health, facility design and maintenance, and inspection services for
zoning, housing, building, engineering, health and environmental codes
and regulations Current and potential residents and businesses are
attracted to the community In part because they wish to havea sense
of security about their lives, families, and propertles Public safety
efforts should seek to reduce the amount and effect of external harm
to individuals and damage to property, as well as to promote an
atmosphere of personal security from external events
goat ONE
To ersure the fair, equitable and uniform
enforcement of rules, regulations, and laws
1.1 Continue to work toward uniform Irterpretatlon o'
CIO, codes horsing, heath, and
development services reviews and Inspections.
12 Coatinaelo respond promptly to citizen minxes
about practices and procedures of public safes
agencies
13 Continue to Investigate and respond to complaints
aoout public safety and inspection personnel
14 mairta•n info. motion and records to document the
public safety situation of the City aria tc record ,he
public safety agencies' response to events,
15 'Strive to foster partnerships between public safety
agencies and community groups and ageae!ss that
shale srrdar goals,
16 strtse or a more diverse workforce +,
1,7 Continue to serve the pcbhc with integrity,
compassion, competence, and open mindedness
18 Provide comprehensive nubile safety classes
Tnvolvrng a wide range d= topics related to human
Interact'or and diversity
goal TWO
To maintain appropriate readiness response
capabilities in all areas of pub it safety
21 Support of elide and efficient dispel:: fo public
safer/ personnel for prompt, appropriate reyporses
to ca is fro -the public
22 Support sate and efficient balldings, facilities,
vehlc,es, and equipment to supporteffoits of public
safety agenc<cs, while strIelrej for state- of- the-art
technaogy
23 Svpport corimac :cation --wahines wsth
operational petsonnel and ege'p»ent
2.4 Contln.e t0 :mvrode aril z ;ta:n the readiness
status of an p:.h!.c safely persornel b, mcnoring
their operational status and Provrd'ng aoeq.aze
training
25 Cors•der expa,d'ng the use of ITS itnteglgent
Transporattor Svste'n1 egtdr "dent =Wing
reworlal partnerships.
2 6 Racognee the efficiencies and PartnersKIps created
with Joint facilities.
2 7 Support appropriate staffitq ievels and et1,a!pment to
serve growt.^ and development
goal THREE
lb preve'it, control, and !nuestigate volatile, at i rsk
situations, and criminal behainor,
31 Support pr i e:Aooral public safety personae. in the
eity wh.th prefects life and property and enhances
community safety
32 Support response to crl'nes, acdaents, and other
emergency situations and take the appropriate
action proirptly and efficiently
93 Support :dent tole crim.,al activity and volatile,
at -risk slivations, and take appropriate actors
94 Support comprehensive Invest gaticn of crrnural
offenses, apprehension of offenders,:ecosery cf
sto en property, and deferrer, :e of ciim'na act'wties
35 Partner with community raerbers tc en:tance
pubnc safety services that meet :he needs o4• various
neighborhoods and segments of the community
goal FOUR
To create a safe comnrurrty environment through
increased awareness and education in order to
eliminate 'relent cr'me, gang attivltll, drug ise,
juvenile crime add domestic violence
41 Cooperate with commenky crime precentor grcups
and agencies.
42 Supportdeterring Organized crew activity and
e' minate the avaciabtltty 0 illegal substances and
vice activities to citizens
43 Foster a positive attFtade in youth +oward leer own
welfare and the welfare of others
4 ❑ Emphasize prevertian al the preferred and primer
method to work toward the elrm!natio; Of gatxl
Whey, substance abuse and juvenile creme
rl5 Recugn ze that this is cot lust a po ce problem,satd
cotton the assIctance o° Other community groups
and C qr departments os well as all public safety
agencies, schools, and eater releva'rt faeilEres should
be luclzlea
c 6 rda•"t%'q emelc safety partnersh'ps with schools and
ccirimt.nity- based orgariations. -
47 Promote eel:niies that foster posIbve relztionsh'ps
retween youth and public safety personnel (
goal FIVE
To prevent control, suppress, and investigate fires,
affect rescue, mitigate hazardous materaa, Inclderts,
Irml: collateral damage, and manage emergencies.
51 Edccurage prevention 0 Ares through oubbc
caucatron, fire wale enfrce"ent, property
inspection and 'nctdem pre- pianerng
5 2 Support p^tmecting the lives tit property of
Dubuque clt:zees tero:'ge the use DT teethed
Personnel Ongoing :dpcntlmn, and appropriate
eou'pmemq while striving fur statem'ahe -art
technology
5 3 Continue to use national standards an a gu dehne
5 4 Continue to use and expa d the use V cooperative
mutual aid agreements in the future d.e to growth
and development 0
5 5 Study response times arm deployme'It, to 'RIp
determine tu_ure needs
goal SIX
Te prevail or mmlmize the impacts of natura' or
man-rrade disasters
6 1 Cordltos to develop and maintain comprehensIce
emergency management plan^rng for IOCat
governments which Include severe weather, major
mass casualties, hazardous material incidents,
terrorism, and weapons 0 mass destruction
6 2 Support a high .evel of disaster preparedness, to
meet or exceed state and federal requn•wtrents
0 3 Develop ^+Itigation programs and activities which
will lessen possible catastrophic results from
possible disaster occurrences
o 4 Promote appropriate disaster response training and
equipment for public safety agencies
goal SEVEN
To provide emergency first responder and advanced
life support rnedlca! care to the commun ty
7 I Promote the provision of first responders to prow de
medical aid for emergency medical calls and
accidents,'ncladmg adequate start revels
7 2 Promote the precision drone ono effeie'n
ambulance servraes and emergency medtrzd care la
those in need
7 3 Promote readiness s'atue of public safety personnel
through appropriate training to meet required
certif- ations
goal EIGHT
To provide review and inspection services that
regulate the safe and sanitary construction and
maintenance of bL ?Idfng$ and structures
81 Suppers regulation and control the design,
constructor, quality pf material, tae, occupancy,
location, and marnter?arte of all bblldrng5,struCtures
and signs jt^,t
82 Support regulation andd Centro' the design,
constructioib'nstafWtton, quality of material,
location, operation and maintenance of plumbing,
heats' q, ventilating, air cords owing, electrical and.
fire sepreessIon equipment aid systems:
83 frcou'vtge that rental dwerunq units, the building,
n whit: thew ere located omit the build ng saes meet
housing qualltrstana5ros
8.4 Support moneorieg vacant and/or dangerous
buildings to retire all suitable bvddings to code
temp'la'te
8 5 Promote sanl•are eonditlons and practices in
accprdaece with municipal oublic health\and
ervltoemental sodas aid regulations
8.6 Support continued coordinated review aid
'nspection services of zoning, ho.zIng, bwldi ig, fire,
eng neering, health and water codes and regaiations
^or buildings, structures, and sues
8 7 Collaborate t.Rh law enforcement, social service
housing, and other agencies to respond _o public
safety probierrs a'id issdes
goal NINE
To educate ?he community in all areas of public safety
91 Prorate and educate the comrnmIty about self and
fam .ly preparedness for emergency sduationt
9 2 Pro —ote hence storage of essential items to sustain
family needs in times of disaster. t
93 Promote educating students to fester a positive
attmude, good c tizensh_ip, and cooperative with
public safety efforts.
94 Proatote educating the community abed: ire
setety and presenbary crime preveoben, disaster
treparedness and response, severe'veethery and
otter s_iblects related to irealth and safety
95 P ^omete adutatlona. programs and outruce
services to : ifor'r targeted groups ale the general
puled cf Tm.ntum teasing standards and budding
safety codes
DIVERSITY GOALS
must address the differences and the similarities found in our community,
As a community we share common hopes and dreams for our future even
though we may not look, dress or think alike Our diversity can be our
strength as we develop new friendships The world Is no longer a place
where Dubuque, or any other community, can exist in isolation, rather,
the world has come to Dubuque in all Its many colors, Ideas, challenges
and opportunities Dubuque must continue to expand its intercultural
competency to meet the needs of an ever - changing community,
goal ONE
To promote commurny urdelstanding of Le content
and spilt of 11e City's Human Relations Ordinance
11 Cooslde: identifying and cta ifyrng we more corneae,'
provisions of the City's Hunan Relations Ordinance
12 Promote education of the community on their rights
and tesponsizilitles, as Protected and as Legislated
n. tf1-2 Human Relations Chapter, particularly as new
groups are aided
1.3 Strive to eitmitnte misconceptions aoodt the Haman
Reations O'dfnance
14 Corsrder expanorng the public reiat-'ons elicits of
the Hunan Rights Commission in the community, to
increase the ; u;lic's marble's of the Commission,
Its mandate aril Is sou it
goal TWO
To ensure consonance with civil and criminal antl-
distrimmabo, laws
21 Promote community knowledge of anti-
discPirtiratton aws
22 Promote reduction of the number of srolatiord of the
Human Relations O'dtnanee.
23 Promote increasing awareness of what hate crimes
are and reduce number o• tote incidents
goal THREE
To understand, respect, and velcome people and
eliminate rear based on differences
31 Fasten a harmonious, diverse comxunits bs
educating people on the different fe eape•iences of
commonly c,embers, and comma* standards aid
expecatsord •.
32 Promote public acceptance andapprecrat!on of
diversity
33 intent fy diversity problems in the community and
aeempt to coordinate efforts to lessen to tension
resulting from :hose problems otr
34 Promote an avenue, such as the Dubuque Dispute
Resolution Center,foi community members to
manage their conflicts in a manner that fosters a
w >n•'wln outcome `
3.5 Encourage-the identification of tools and educate
community members on dte'ralte of resolving
conflict peacefully
3 E Encourage co"munfty memhersto aeep Q'e
fdullxul:ural
Family Cattier viabieand operating, •
37 Promote educating community members with r_eign;Yi
to differing soya dynamics, saxes, ana fears
goal FOUR
To educate community members about diversity
and open avenues of communication and ,nteraction
✓r -t In the commun,ty,
41 Entourage asprit of openness and cooperation
among the diverse a people of the community,
42 Promote the C1tfs lrf ercultdat competency training
as a model for the commant to promote better
cammum Cab MI across cahu•a` ddierecces
43 Encourage Informing the tomrurity of the
advantages associated wilt being a communitt that
xeicomed and encourages dn'eisn5
4 4 Sup -Tort acomru nity that values a - people and
promotes a comprehensive education including
multi-cultural diversity
1:5 Promote Increased aware; ess M socioeconomic
differences to foster understanding, such as offering ,
peerly awareness training throughout the commt'nfty
goal FIVE
To recognize, appreciate, and celebrate diversity as
an opportwrs tr to experience and share both our
differences and our similarities as a unified community
51 Promote the positive results of accepting and
sharing dieersrq among community manuals .
5 2 Promote strengthening the Cltv's work'ng
elolronship with the neighborhoods, Iota; agencies,
businesses and schools, to increase productivity and
effectiveness through a Joint effort, and to foster the
Sport of cooperation old collaboration
53 Foster recognition that, although people a^e
different they share many smiler experfericesand
value.
5 Foster a community atmosphere that ms
threatening and open co thane challenge and
diversity -- a co"•mutrty that offers peop e 'he
opportI city to experience dniersry.
5.5 Contnue to provide forams where community
T ontors can ce•ebrate diversity and discuss those
thanes which maze them dlf ere^t, yet also enrich
them •
goal SIX
Ta promote aqua' opportunity hiring practices and
inclusiveness in bolt the pubic and private sectors as
a means to diversify the workplace and expand rale-
mode' and leadership opportarltles
61 Encourage more diverse wo'kforce
6 2 Enceur age recogn•tlon - y employers ' hat economic
deeelopment and grovnh are decende'it on a diverse
and to emit workforce as ere as a wecoring
i.omrnurity
6 3 Prcmott- the Cttys .ntertultaral competency train's*
as a model far the rest n. community 0 promote
uic.usiveness'n the vierkolace 01
DUBUQUE CITY COUNCIL
FORMER COMMISSIONERS
IGhrta Bralg
Jaye Connors
Ric Jones
Kevin Lynch
David Resnick
Dirk Voetberg
Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Jeanne Schneider, City Cferk
Michael Vial Milligan, City Manager
Cynthia SteintkayseriAssistant City Manager
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVIS.
COMMISSION
Otto Krueger
Lou Oswain
James - Prochaska
FORMER CITY COUNCIL ?EMBERS
COMPREHENSIVE PLA
DEVELOPMENT
ces Manager
David Johnson, Assistant Planner
Kay Munson, Planning Tethniiian
'PHOTOGRAPHY s DESIGN
Convention &Visitors Bureau
Gary Olsen- Dubuque Community School
District
Dubuque Main Street
East Central intergovernmental Association
Tsvo Dames Dc -sign
n Officer
City of Dubuque Management Team
temmunity haters aid citizens of Dubuque.
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WELCOME TO THE RESIDENT'S GUIDE TO THE 2008 CITY OF DUBUQUE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN!
Introduction
Comprehensive planning reflects consensus ofccmmumty values in a series
of goals, which set the direction for the future of city anti for 'mproving the
quality of life in Dubuque.
Ojr Comprehensive Plan is the, community's guide to'uture development, public
policies, and decision- makSng. it examines the past and present condi'ions of
the Community to determine the dir°_cro•i air Future growth anti development.
Planning Dubuque's future will help make sure the roads, sewers and other
public services will be more efficient and epos public money better s,ient
Background
Starting with creat-°on of a Long - flange Planning Commission in 1990, anti
then adoption of a Comprehensive Man in 1994-1995, the C'ty of Dubuque has
planned and malaged the community's growth end development years before
smart growth became a national buzzword
The arhuque Comprehensive Plan looks at the city as a Arnie and he surrounding
region, with goats and objectives established for physical, economic, and social
elements of the commonity.As a result, the Comprehensive Man has reflected
the three pillars of Dubuque's Sustainability Plan— environmental, economic,
and social —since 1995
S,milar to the 2000 -2002 update the public provided input du' I ig the 2006-
2007 update of the Comprehensive Plan through public comment sessions, focus
group meet ngs, open horses, d splays, and pub`!c hearings conducted by the
Long -Range Planr'ag Advisory Commission
Goals and Objectives
The Comprehensive Plar consists or 14 elements in the three pillars of
Sasfainability'
• Environmental /Ecological Integrity— Land Use and Urban Design,
Transportat oh, Infrastr! ctrre,arto Erv!rarmental Quality
• Economic Prosperity— C tv Fiscal and Ecencenic Development
• Social /Cultural Vibrancy— Health, housing, tiumar S redoes, Education,
culttralArts, Recreation, Public Safetv, and Diversity
Each et the 1a elements of the Comprehens ve P'an includes ar opening policy
statement, vilowed by goals, and then cb,ectIues for each geal The DOW and
objectives are broad in scope, specific programs, saes or projects generally are
not Included n the Plan Goals are ro+ numbered =n order o= pi iorfty
The policy stn ements, goals and objectives of the elements expia n the direction,
Ideals and des res which the Comprehensive Plan is wterded to satisfy They
also serve as the justification for many of the panning and budget decisions
and ordinances and regulations which the City Courcll adopts The eleven
susta•nabiiny principles supportea by the goals and objectives of each element
are tdent!fied by their icons.
Future Land Use Map
The Comprehensr'e Plan's 2030 Future Land Use Map, adopted `h 2007,
shows development a'ternatives for Dubuque's planned and managed growth
in potential growth areas in and around the city of Dubuque over The next
20 to 25 years The map shows land uses wdh.n the city I:mrts -The map also
shows lara uses for primary and secondary growth areas outside the city limits
that can be served by City utilities based on the City's 2006.2007 Annexation
Study Update
There are four designations For residential lard:se 'Single family dP duplex,
mu!Ufanily, mixed resaentia-, and rural deistty development, lied
residential is intended .o arm ide flexibility for developmentef a range of
housing types, from one- and two - famlly homes to multifamily ur- -ts Rurai
density residential appears only in the county f 'nge areas, and Is intended
to accommodate the range of single family lots that are a lovieo by Dubuque
County's zonirg and hearth regulations
There are foul categories for business uses institutional, office, cem•nercfal,
and mixed commerciaitrecreat ional/residential Institutional Includes
the hosp,tals, college campuses, Inedlrz. climes and similar uses Mixed
commerc iaI/recreat]ona&resldential supports the piannee mixed -use
redevelopment of the Port of Dubuque Master Pfan
Industrial uses are divided into I'gnt tndis:nal and heavy industrial Park,
open space, and flood plain areas are shown as a guide to future development
The 2B0 Future Land Use Map is the City's guide for evalua.mg rezonmg,
annexation, and st:bdietslon requests it con :traction with related goals and
objectives of he C emprehenssv.e P'an
Please ;,intact the City of Dubuque Planning Services Department if you
would fete to veceive a cony oF the 2008 Daauque Comprehensive Plan
and/or the 2030 rub-re Land lice Map, r VISIT the City's website. wive
cib'otdubuoue o• g
Sincerely,
Ray D Suol
Mayor
Vision Statement
Dubuque is a viable, livable, and
equitable community We embrace
economic prosperity, sociaVcultui al
vibrancy and environmental integrity
to create a sustainable legacy for
geneiations to come
EnvtronmentaI
ecological
irttognty
Economic
Dubuque`s 11Sustafnab1ePrincip1es
These principles guide government business, non-profit, and individual actions in Dubuque. Community planning documents including the
Comprehensive Plan, Long -Range Transportation Plan,` Comprehensive Econo,nrc Development Strategy, and many others are guided by this
sus-tamability framework
Social /Cultural Vibrancy
Green Buildings Dubuque is a colrmurity that iral aes a prod.actfve and healthy built
e'm ironment
r Healthy Local Food: Dubuque is a community that values the benefits or wholesome
food from local producers, distributors, farms gardens a -d hunters
Community Knowledge' Dubuque is a community that bafues education, empowerment
and engagement to achieve economic Drosperity, envirormeental Integrity andsocial
cultural vibrancy
Reasonable Mobility Dubuque is a community that values safe, reas° nab 'e and
equitable choices to access 1'ae, ;,rork and play opportunities
Environmental /Ecological Integrity
/;'\ Healthy Air. Dubuque is a community that values fresh air, reduced �i�J greenhouse gas emissions and minimized health risks
° Clean Water Dubuque is a community that values water as a source of
lire and seen to preserve and marage it m all forms
Native Plants & Animals. Dubuque is a community that values
blodivers'ty tai ough the preservation, restoration and connection of
nature and people
Economic Prosperity
s Regional Economy Dubuque is a community that values a diversified regional
ecoromy with opportunities for new and green markets, lobs, products and services
��.0 k, Smart Energy Use' Dubuque is a community that values energy corser.atron ar -d
expanded use of renewable energy as a means to save money and protect. the
'�\ *` ervironment
erg Smart Resource Use Dubuque is a commur - -ity that values the
benefits of reducing, reusing and recycling resources
Community Design Dubuque _n a community that values the built
en ironment of the past, present and future winch contributes to its
identity, heritage and sense of place
The Beginning
C 'SUSTAtNABL:
DUBUQUE
viable • livable • eau etable
After senrtng 10 years an the City Council, Roy D Buoi ran for the office of Mayor in 2005 His platform was based upon 'engaging citizens as partners, "and what he heard
from thcusa nos of citizens was a corsistent theme surrounding 'ate' quality, recycling, green space, public ti ans:t, cultural vita ;n +y, accessibility and downtown revitalization
During the 2006 City Counci- goal- setting process, Mayer Buol proposed and received Full support from his council colleagues to focus on sustainability as a City top priority,
stating " cities that get out in front on sus-tamability .viu have competitive economic advantages in the future" What soon became Krown as Sustainable Dubuque s a Cry
Count I adopted, community-created, and citizen -led initiative whose story officially begins in 2006 A City Council priority each year since, we are continually Norking to
expand away eness, create partnerships, and encourage initiatives involving all sectors 0 our community Dubuque hezame an early leader on tne sustainabrlrty front
Citizen Engagement from the Start
Igniting our eany efforts was the selection by the Amer :can institute of Architects as one of six cities in the nation to receive a grant for professional analysis and
retommendatiotts on creating a sustainable path to the future The City Council novec immediately to create a city -wads citzen task force, supported by City Staff, to
develop a comprehensive defintt-on of what si:stainability meant to our community Aptly named the "Sustainable Dubuque Task Force, "the representation Included
individuals woo brought diverse backgrounds and interests to the process, Including local government, schools, utility companies, religious organizations, ne'gnborhood
assocratio is, yout,-i organizations, non- profits, env.ronmental organizations and business stakeholders The group met over the next two years, collecting community-wide
input it develop a vision The process also included presentations to community organizations and businesses to discuss targeted visions and ideas Additionally, really 900
community surveys were exmpleted.Tne results of these efforts, along with other data co' ected by the task forte, •Pier e used to develop tne Lis-tamable Dubuque v.ston and
model wnich focuses on a balanced approach to life quality and includes "economic prosperity, enviromnental integrity, and sociaJcultural vibrancy' The collective desire or
our citizens to create value and a legacy of life quality through sustainable practices and programs was defined
An Organized & Collaborative Approach By and For Citizens
"Dubuque is a viable, livable, and equitable community We embrace economic prosperity, env Formerital integrity, anu soclaUcuitural tibrancy to create a sustainable legacy
for generations to come 'In order to motement that vision, the task force defined 11 key principles to guide the community's path to a more sustanaole fature.These
inciude Regional Economy, Smart Energy Use, Resource Management, Community Design, Green Buildings, Healthy Local Foods Community Snow'edge, Reasonable
mobil *, Healthy Air, Clean Water, and Native Plants & Animals,
Community Engagement is Occurring Across a Broad Spectrum
When the citizen task force brought its °inai recommendation for Sustainable Dubuque to the City Council in 2008, It came with the support of the private, nan- profit, and
public sectors, as Nell as residents because of the grassroots process that had been implemented at the outset The Sustainable Dubuque framework has become the lens
through which city operations are developed and analyzed i ikevv!se, there are numerous community initiatives active such as Project HOPE, Green Vrslon Schools, and the
cetal Protect to name a few, along with businesses that are finding ways to save money and improve their environment and their community by Implementing the principles
that define Sustainable Dubuque
Sustainable Dubuque is the City's Brand
Dubuque has established itself as a regional and national leader m its ability to collaboratively partner to achieve community goals What Dubuque is achieving collectively
today through its Sustainable Dabuoue model is the direct result of the knoteadge and understanding that si- stta,nab,iity is a balances approach to long -term life quality
It is a rare approach to life quality whet a no one in the community s excluded everyone who wants to do so, can participate and contribute That is what is unioue -n
Dubuque's abiirty to continue to innovate and transform Most recently, the City of Dubuque and its partners are .roticing to create a repltcab!e model of sustainability for
cities under 200,000, where over 40 percent of the US popuation lives Sustainable Dubuque is who and tuna; we are; it -s our brand, At .s out recognizable logo, and it is
air future.
Table of Contents
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environmental /ecological integrity 2 LAND USE AND URBAN DESIGN
5 TRANSPORTATION
7 INFRASTRUCTURE
10 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
economic prosperity
social cultural vibrancy
12 CITY FISCAL
14 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
17 HEALTH
19 HOUSING
21 HUMAN SERVICES
22 EDUCATION
24 CULTURAL ARTS
26 RECREATION
28 PUBLIC SAFETY
30 DIVERSITY
LAND USE AND URBAN DESIGN GOALS
must address interrelated factors affecting the physical development
of a clty, including the satisfaction of human needs, the vitality of the
local economy, the protection and enhancement of the natural and built
environment and the efficiency of public infrastructure and service
provision Urban design establishes a context for development in
response to the community's desired image While new development Is
encouraged, short term benefits must be weighed against long terns
impacts to the community's quality of life Land use and urban design
decisions will always affect the future in significant, and sometimes
irreversible, ways. It is incumbent that a land use plan balances the
need for growth with the protection of existing community assets.
eca€ ONE
To protect and enhance the viability, livability and
affordabult, of the city's resIderit•al neighborhoods
while integrating mietlfamili development
throughd.it the commun -ty
1.1 Promote inclusive and economically ntegrated
neighborhoods that allow a diverse nix of residents
w d housing types
1,2 Promote pro., d I ng a range of housing options
chroiighoat the camn,unity
13 Encourage connecting and interrelating
my ibavhaods with greenbelts or other pathaays,
commercial nodes, of ,ubllctacilit es
14 Encourage preservation of historic and aesthetic
character and function of established neighborhoods
1.5 Encourage protection of existing residential areas
from encroachment by inComPatible deveiopmern
1.6 Support providing neighborhood amenities
throughoctthe comn'units In an equitable mariner
1 7 Encourage oetghoodtood identity, p`annleg, and
pride of orate
18 Support preservation of the environmental quail()
of residenbai areas and buffer from noxious 01'
nuisance .mpacts
1,4 Support protection o° historic neighborhoods from
Inappropriate devesopment, ncansisteed with
existing historic developreent
110 Cormnae to promote affordable housing :or those
who gourd Igoe to parchese a home but do net
gila fly for asslstarce
111 Support implementation of the Port of Dubuque
Master Plan,whleh Includes res derdla,, commercial,
entertainment and recreational uses, as a catalyst
or growth in the Old rain wen
112 Support opportunities for downbivn apartments and
warehouse lofts
goal TWO
Ensure that opportunities for corvententand
concentrated commercial aeldeloprren- ale provided
to support both the local and regional market.
21 Suppurt protection cf dowreowa cornnlercial
cove and encourage ccntinaed reinvestment and
redevelepmelr,
22 Encourage expansion of commercial oppostan ties
•n exsftng commercial corridors or lodes where
•lfrastructere can support gronth
23 Promote opportxn°tles for neighborbbad commercial
tercets that assure compatibility with residential
proper!,
2.4 Support oresenaton of historic and aesthetic
character and function of established commerela
districts
2.5 Encourage ni=xed use development in the downtown
area
2 0 Promote retail and service•onemed busInpsses a•I
rust alder to keep streets active with non-Served
ofSce uses on second loon, and residertial use. ur
upper fkfo's in the downtown area
goal THREE
Provide suifiaeitoppertur'tles for mdbstriai
development sites within the commurity
3,1 Promote the re'erton a'xf expans on Of existing,
and attraction of new, ind annaf development
opportbmtes is suitable le etions, mending a -port
environs
32 Support protecting exist!ag industrial and alnort
development from encroachment by %compatible
development
33 Encourage annexation of land suitable foe industrial
usage if necessary
34 Encourage lessening negative impacts to residential
areas which are located ^ear Industrial areas
35 Support prcv ding areas for loca,fy utwantea land
uses t1ULL "s), such Asti scrap reprocesrng, Jerk and
satlage :arils, quarries recycling India-env., a wi
careeeiC beech plants, to relocate and expand fn the
near future, while nut reducing the marketability
cramming silts and while getting the atprcpnate
ration on the s,gnifican' City investments
goal FOUR
To balance open space and ervirunmentai
preso-vatior, with the commt ity's development
needs
4.1 Eneourage prttett,ng and reserving existing open
space and pa -k far 1 to meet the cohhm "n ty's needs
L 2 Eeteu age exons!on or urban green spaces !r
stumble Iocattops to encourage livability and
enhance aesthetics,
a 3 Eacou'age parks, green space, trails and similar
park'open space uses easily accessible to reside -1W at
ne•grbarhaed level
44 Encourage Incentives fir providing common
ooeragreen space and landscaping lote all new
developme't / herese, nossib'e
4 5 Support management of development along Neff
r nes and arotect scenic vistas
6 Support protection o redeveloped and
u^derdeveleped remaining land along bluff-lines
4 7 S!.ppurt protection and enraneement o` rfverfrort
aid related wetlands, watenvay corridors and otter
,ersklve land areas
4 6 Encourage the State of Iowa to acquire open
spaeeragrttul.i° of preserve around the Miner of
S{.a'n State Recreation Area as a bate! to protect
the park's natural and historical 5eatures and the
Misstsoippt River blufflakds
goal FIVE
Encourage that the physics; character and Rim of
ire uw reflects its historic setting and :hat tne bath
ervironment is compatible with the city's natural
ervironment
i Cors-der defining and enl aocry ctfygatewaysand
fora' points to create a sense of plate
5.2 Promote protection ago preservation of the city's
bstoric bu.:di'ogs, urban pattern.atd natural
environment
5,3 Prorrote quality in the design and construetfor of
new public and private development,
54 Mamtane Dubuque's status es a "Masterpiece o^
the 'l iss:sslpp1" with desigr standards to protect
significant landscapes and structures
goat SIX
Enema, age the concept of mixed -use deveiopment to
create diverse and self-sufficient neighborhoods
6'_ Promote a compatible mix of lard uses that
create a dieersiFed brtdn env,rorrnent that mixes
shopping e'tspioy^ tent, recreatlo9 and residential
aoportt!nities where appropriate
6 2 Promote buffering and protecting of incompatible
uses fro-esprit otter
d 3 Censurer Wittig sprawl and aggregate ravel tlrte
thrapgh use o= mixed -use developments
6 4 Promote wcenttves to bring mixed•use to tie
downtown and warehouse d §'rests
6 5 Encourage a mated -use of residents -, commerc!ar
and retail uses for new developments that does rat
der area a boundaries between residential and t ?ose
tomtnerciat'recad uses that provide less ,Intense,
bas,: sere cos for the neighborhood
6 6 Encourage design reeew to address hos, nixed -use
developmems re treated and to refill re dually
development so they become more acceptable to
-developers and business owners and more sensitive
to neighborhood concerns/impact.
6 7 Encourage developers to create smxed -use
developments and mixed use regdiatiens, including
architectural designs for new cornmercia uses
[buildings, signs, parking; that doP't atfow franchises
to dictate architecture, sheds, and pricing 1St
designs.
goal SEVEN
To encourage receretopment oppota.r'tles'wi h'n
the city 'n ar- effort to revitalize raised or .Inderusen
properly whl.e promoting the preseryatior of Staple
and affordable housing stock
71 Encourage redevelopment or adal.t'se reuse of
vacart Cr usderutdaed buildings and s•Ees
7 2 Promote it -fie development, there appropriate,
to entourage more compact urbar form aid
avoie needless and costly sprawl win orm,idmg
aapi cprlate parking levels
73 Pr:.mote redevelopment that maximizes exist'.ng
hfrasf•uctore
7 4 Strive to emanate slum and bight
75 Promote a- Fordable commercial space for small
starbezp, ne'+t or geovnna businesses
76 Consider incentr•es t0 at t'ze, promote, and protect
appropriate detelepmem In the warehouse drstrict.
7 7 Gorstder incentives to naxlmfz4 existing
mfrastrucwure
° S Encourage reinvestment n our existirra
neighborhoods ti e, sma t growth]
goal EIGHT
To provide physical aCOess'bil'ty throughout the city
81 Encourage and facilitate urban access.blIJty by
+valklna, c,cling and'or public transit as ,tell as by
auto
3 2 Encourage =ev+ de °elcpgtenr co Keats iha4 by destgr
enable people to tva.k to work, scnoel, day care,
Shopping, ano tecrea:ron
8 3 Faerttace,..here posslb`e,en°.w'1ted accessibility
"nthm existirg development
6 4 Encourage the deve'ep:ren' of pathways t!<. link
t e COn mwi tt together in a cohesive manner
8 5 Promote the provision cf axes ro
persons with d;sab:iyies
goal NINE
To promote principles of good urban design as pal E of
al: development
91 Support enhancement of the aesthetics of row
and existing development — design, lardsceafng,
parking, s gnage — w•rth special sensitivity to the
itisteric character and building materials'o:nd Ir the
community
42 Encourage envrnnmeotallycomcetib e and sensitive
design that ids the development site
93 Promote energy conservahor efforts in b.dd:ng
design, mater ia's, and orientat or
9 4 Promote land conservatior practices I: etersdy and
bwdd+ag patterns s encourage compact _rban'arm
.ersus sprawl
9 5 Ercourage flexible developnetlt that promotes
commercla' development to meet conitunity des'gr
standards Instead of developer dictating design
9,6 Primo laid us? controls to fit the various historic
usetooinent patterns and neighborhood; that reflect
urban suMiltan, zn6 r.i a :haadenstics
9 7 Strive to •eate and redevelop ou 'diras whlct
compliment :he size am style or sun ound''i
Duddings
goal TEN
To clan for the cis's future and orderly development
within a r eglonai con. ;ekt.
101 Consider the community' regional setting and
ecoronly when assessing the opport.n ties and
:onstralfis for land deve opment
10 2 Encourage 'dtergo.:•.menta'par-nershlpsto
m imize the regazlve Impact ofcrpkomb; urban
=- Ingedevelcpment o7 regional w terthede,
ecospStems and rural infrastructure ih•ough compact
aad contiguous deealopr.-,ent with storm Ovate:
management
I03 Encourage latergevernmental cocpeaoa to deve.op
pol'CIeS for development of fringe areas, to enhance
development, add arcld unregu ated spratel
104a Promote corridors of th eer Into the c at aloia
natural and roadway corrlaors
10 5 E^.ccurage coDperat :ate regional planrfng with all
revels c% gabernrne ;t, to de'!? op a strategic plan
for fringe area development that may include
anaexatror
10 6 Recognize that transportation and land use are
*weedy and encourage land site and
trarep:rtat'on plarnlrg appropriately
TRANSPORTATION GOALS
must address a safe, efficient, and aesthetically appealing transportation
system, which is essential to tie the community together and to link the
community to the region. Transportation networks to the nation are
important for economic growth because they provide needed access for
the import and export of goods and services, as well as for visitors to
Dubuque The circulation pattern and condition of the local street system
should not only provide safe, reliable access to work, schools, shopping,
hospitals, churches, and residences, but also +Nils have a major influence
on where future growth ,s likely to occur The location and quality of
oilier means of transportation, including an airport, public transit,
pathways, railroads, highways and navigable water, in addition to
providing accessibility to all parts of the community, are important
factors for new and expanding business, industry, and residential
development. _- '+ '
goal ONE
To provide, maintain and improve safe and efficient
;flO ement cn the C'ty's street system
1.1 Support cortlruine the ongo.ng street corstructl, i
proceam, providing for timely mairtenance, reps r
aid reconstruction of the DRY street system
12 Encourage implement-Mier of soLnd safety
engineering principles and practices in the area cif
street lighting, street Iaydln, speed mils, street
storage, street pavement striping, and traffic slgia;s
1.3 Support r'a•iitaming the street system's continuity
and safety
14 Support providing ?demote street lighting
winch minimizes light pot utton, maximizes
energy e'ficiency, and ensures compatibibty with
neighborhoods
goal TWO
TD plan long -rangy for both local and regional street
and highway systems to ensure safe, efficient access
into and throughthe city and to support urban growth
to an ?pptc'Jr`ate deve•pmeht pattern
21 Cadrdlnpte with 'egronat traispmrat'on agenrtes
to maintain and update a tong -range transportation
pia%
22 Coordinate w+th regioc J transportation agenc es
avieived aith highway planing and construction
2.3 Support iinproving the existing street network
•ediCe twine capacity restraints and Improve safety
2 4 Encourage the involvement of the public in the
transportation ptannirg process.
23 Plan for aes:,hetfcaUy appealing streets and
highways, wit? pa1ic oar focus of gateway
opportunities and street tree play tings
2.6 Promote s.g aye to Identify historic neighborhoods
and ga•ewars and actual physical entrances to other
neighborhoods to erectile ideMdy 01 neighborhoods
and districts
goal THREE
To facilitate improved four -lane access far surface
transpo•tatior from Dubuque to major cities In the
region
3 : Enccurage pnblk /private partnerships to plan and
promtn f dare transportation facilities wt•h local,
regtonta, sta'e, and federal agencies.
3 2 Cooperate with .agional transportation ag &icies'n
the oeve'opmei t of an improved highway system to
serve the city
3 3 Support a street aid htghgay System which meets
eui•ent add future traffic needs
goal FOUR
To encourage an efficient, affordable and accessible
transit system m the city for the transit dependent
popi.iation and as an alter rat!ve means of
transportation
41 Promote meeting the changing needs of the trarsh.
detneuoent
4 2 Support the needs cf both existing and new toasIng
devetopineats, as well as service to medical centers
and tare teeters, as den-artd arises
43 Explore federal and state capkal and operating
assistance grants to the maximum extent possible
4,4 Promote a safe, clean, brtely, aihr.laa,e, and
comwoitable anode of public traispor•tadon,
4 5 Promote the best Possible transit system to the most
cost- ef`sient manner
4 6 Cooperate with proper agencies to continue to
recelse adequate funding
47 Pro"'ICte use G: epprcptioteiy sized vehcles for
needs of to ;,men:4i to meet demand
413 Consider extending and expanding public
transporiabor to ensure sere a is available for
transit- eependent people to get to and from won* on
all shifts and to meet demands or business hours
4 9 Encourage youth and recreation opportunities wit.
public transpor!at or,
410 Enco:rage mass tiansItthro b partrershsp n ith
businesses
411 Consider raeabag a iocp system that comes to
specific transfer points to anion age shorter
routes, to Imp•Gre routes for efficiency and cost-
ef;ect:.evess, mad to make sure traasporrat.ot gees
to neighborhoens where the near is.
412 Consider pros ding bike tacks on buses to encourage
mnitimoaal transportation
413 ma Own the Coy Para - transit systems to serve
citizens with special needs as approprtate
4.14 Consider Para- trarsit dehltles t0 provide service to
eilgibie elderly and d'sab.ed citizens of Dubuque
goal FIVE
To maintain safe and efficient utilization of the
riveriront for both and and water based commerctal,
irdustrial, and recreational traffic
5 1 Cooperate In the Implementation of the four
planning components of the Riverfront Plan with
other public and private Crgan ;ratio s
52 Promote adequate harbor, channel, and dock depths
5 3 Encourage development and marnteratce of
rive•front facilities
54 Promote compatiba1y of rier&ont redevelopment
with hlstorftatly exist ng businesses located at the
flier because of 'transportation needs CI e barge)
goal SIX
To provide safe and efficient airport services to the
community and the region, IP coordination «rtn the
Airport Master Plan
6.1 Promote the DabCque Regional Airport as the center
of airline paseage• actib'ty for iortheas' Ic.ra,
northwest Illinois, and soiAnwest Wisconsin
62 Consider expanding toe au cargo sen'ices prodded
at the Dubuque Regional Airport
6.3 Consider deveiopmg portions of the Dvbhgae
Regional Airport far fndustnal uses, both aviation
and ron- avattor related
6.4 Promote airport planning, regulations, and staada-as
to control conflicts in and around a'rpon facirtlas
6.5 Implement the Airport Master Plan, through various
funding resources, as available
6.6 Cooperate with private businessesta promote
transportation between the clef and the al +Dort
67 Cooperate with regions, business partners 10 expand
the "Fly Dubuque" program
68 Conside- expandingcommercialati sere. ethrough
new terminal complex
6 9 Consider expanding corporate and general ovation
services and ,z Attics
goal SEVEN
To support raft cpporttn'tles for Doti commercial!
Indutria: and passenger service
71 Explore cooperatively rail, river ana tratxtng
Appropriate multi-modal access, which will oror ote
an ef5 :lent system th'oughout die region
72 Cooperate with ra ;roads and other prate concerns
co develop mutually acceptable arrangements for the
l0cations of terminal facilities
7 3 Encourage reduction of auto -train coif ice during
the peak travel demand haaa
7 4 Encourage the reintrodsttior of passenger rail
service Into the region
75 Consider alternate route into port not affected ay
trair traffic for truck freight
goal EIGHT
To estaallsh improved h<ce and bike routes in the slit
to encourage a te:rative modes of transportation
81 Consider de,eiopmem of a c0mprehensive regional
sesteni of b ketvays and'or mulh- purpose tats emcn
minpnize conflicts between motor vehicles, bicycles,
and pedestrtars
8.2 Promote a "ore oucyaie- and pedestrian-friendav
trarspertaton network
63 Consider relevant bicycle and pedestrian elemen8 in
all new trarspor;atl0: protects
84 Erorurage deeeloo: env patters more corpat'bie
wEh non- motanzed travel
8.5 Promote b ke tra's along artena $ wherever
possible
8.6 Encourage palest; Iarrbine rouses as part oe new
skbdiuisfot detelopmenc w'erever possible
87 Promote bicycles asa stable alternative mode of
transportation, wing signs, striped aces, led safe
crossgigs
INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS
must address the maintenance, improvement, and capacities of aging
utility and street systems while continuing to provide extensions
and expansions of these systems to meet changing community needs
based on fiscal capability and standards set by the City Council
"New" forms of infrastructure, including communication and data and
information processing systems, have become an important aspect of
our community's rife and livelihood The pace and extent of the city's
growth and development pattern will impact the timing and demand
for Infrastructure provision Public expenditures for infrastructure
can shape the city's land use pattern as effectively as development
regulations The phasing of new and extended infrastructure must
be based on both the fiscal capability of the City and sound land use
decisions made in an integrated management process -
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goal ON E
Ta provide, maintain and • mprove a cost-effective,
'functional anb serf- supporting water utility eyStcm
11 Summit an adequate water scpply
12 Support Cost - effective delivery of water
13 Support a safe water supp y that meet all local,
state, and federal water q.ratii r standards
14 Support onga;ng improvements to the water plant
and fari!rties
15 Support ango'ng improvements to the eater
disc ioutior- yert
goal TWO
To provide, mairlam and Improve cost - effective,
funchonar and self-supporting sanitary sewer and
water pollution control systems,
21 Support 'anta'ning:he Integrity of the sanitzry
sewer system
2 2 Encourage efficient operation of the Water Polletlon
Control 'fait (WPCPJ and sanitary sever systt'm
2 3 Support minimizing odors emanating from the
WPCP
2,4 Su ive to meet all local, state, and fedeai air and
water quality Standards
2.5 Support minimizing .filtreSJon and inflow lino he
collet-bon system
goal THREE
To pro,ilde maintain, and improve a safe and
:unctional storm sewer system
31 Suppoi t maintain' !g the integrity of the storm sewer
Sys'e*
3 2 Support mail' IzIrg and mpittainix the
effectiveness es the City's detention bash
3 3 Strive to set all local, state and federal
stor« water management standards and regulat•op-s,
mi..uding National Pollution Discharge Elmmation
System (NPDES) stormwater perm!'
3 4 Idemiy existing andpotential flood prone problem
areas, and adevlate Kith appropriate mimeo?
strategies, where possb'e
3 5 Support implementation of the Drainage Basin
Ma er Plan.
3 6 Support maintaining and oeda'ing the stormwater
utility billing database.
goal FOUR
To provide, maintain, and improve a cost-effective,
safe and lurctiona• surface transportation system
91 Support the ongoing street reconstructor',
rehao !Cab mp, and maintenance overlay programs,
ensuing 'he timely maintenance, repair and
reconstruof'on of the curs streets and bridges
4.2 faentify revs technologies, new materials and Herr
concepts for street maintenance, restoration, an6
tacoprti Miami
43 Seek alternat re f:,ndgg sources for construction
and maintenance
4 4 Support maintaining and improving tit/ alleys,
guardrails, street IlghS, raffle cameo, BgtNs, street
pavement markings, iraffc sfgnS, Street name signs,
.walls and other relates Quhtes
45 Stepan extending the 16% and improve die giafty
M the city street syste r though p'evencat ve
maintenance progrr: 5
4 6 Coordnate with state, county, and ether cities m+
surface transportation system I' proverents arai
maintecance
47 Corrugate with focal, state, and federal o ficiais iz
complete the Iowa 32 f Souttn2st Arte-la voiect
goal FIVE
To provide foi, maintain and improve safe, accessible
public srde.uz xs aid steps throughout the marmots;
where poss°ble
51 Suppon n alrtalmng ant improving the condlt on of
pule sldewaYs, saps, flasks, and handrails
5 2 Cncouvage reasonable re °.ouat of snort and ice
atcumviancrs from polio sidewaike,stepe, and walks,
53 Consider requ,r'ng the lrstr'atan of sidewalks In
neighborhoods with curb and gutter throughout the
city •0 cornett neighborhoods, provide sari routes
to schools, 320 improve access for persons with
disabilities, where possible
54 Sv;portbuddIng alternate pedestrian routes and
lutegrate these with walking /biking trails as a unique
Cty attraMor
goal SIX
To provide, ma-ntan and improve an accessible,
functional and see- supporting parking system
6 3. Support a parking system destgi:ed to meet the
needs of the patrons or downtown bus'ness and 'KM
erab vane's and downtown employees,
6 2 Support the fina cIa' ,nterty cf the patting system
by meeting boon covenants that regain the parking
system to be seIT- scpparting and by continuing sand
?seal ragage^`ent Radices
6 3 Strive to meet the •egt.fremeats cF federal and state
aws regulating pi.bIIc and arcuate disabled eaal king
stalls
6 4 Promote and practice preventative maintenance
programs tc protect the longevity of the parking
garage structures and municipal parking lots
e
re
I.
6 5 Striae to maiftaui and improve the aesthetic
qualities d° the parking system's fac.'tres
goal SEVEN
To prorde, fnanfalr, and Improve the loodwall,
harbors, fishing offers, and boat doers and ramps for
[ndastrral, cglhmerctal, and recreational use of the
rive. front
71 Coordinate the Implementation of the Pubvc
infrastructure pianniry cor~pone -t adv. a'verfroit
Pim a Oh other pshlic and pnsa'o orgarrmtions
7 2 Support providing, preserving, and rg'ntamlrg
zest: tical&attract.ve eaterfront areas
7 3 Encoarage the oese'opmert ant. maintenance o`
rvverfront fao ties
7 4 Si,pport operating and ma•ntainrag the fiocdsaall
zaclllty
7 5 Promote adequate Harbor, crg:inel, and decx depths
7 6 Considei installing aral matntaln'ng docks a -d piers
,or transient boaters
7 7 Promote fishing oppostsn1les
goal EIGHT
To provide, maintain, and improve an accessible add
functionai comtnurilca :,on irfrastrutture
81 Promote conbatlb`i ty and coon action of Dubuque's
commumcahoc mfrastr:ctd'e to key state, regional,
taaonay and g obeli networks and systems
32 Pro• ^ale Mr treatment of cot EC's by
telezoaerunicatIons semtte providers
83 Enhance Dutuque's communlcat'oa Inirasiractu•e
unilaterally and through pdbBdp'ivate partnerships
134 Corbinue to promote maxinlam use of public,
&dumtrenaf,and government access programming lo
Increase o tfzen awareness.
6 5 Promote 'easonab'e transmission capacity an
nett' communlcatior systems that is dedicated to
nen -cdmt ernal governrent, education, and public
interest uses
8 6 Promote equitable access to essential levels of
comrn,lnicatIon systems, sersices, and opport:n;ties
by under-served segments of the community
goat NINE
To provide, maintain, and improve a cost - affective
and frinctional data and information processing
system
91 Consider utilizing re?hles o1 s-s ;ens
implementation that make the best use of the My's
rnso)rrces for the systems that are •mplemented
9 2 Consider estab'rshrog standard.; -r the City
argan'zatinn for definition aid a •hculation of system
needs, for acquisition, developmeal, end performance
or Jnformatior systems, and for description,
documentation and caretaking `esronsibKQles of
such sysie^s
9 3 Encourage the use of data p•acessing technology and
advarces to improve service delivery and 'crease
eriployee productivity wifhl^ the City oiigapimtion
9 4 Support mamta'mrg, imp oui'g, end utilizing the
Cay's Geogroulue In(orr^aho^ Syste , LGIS1
goal TEN
To provide, maintain, and improve Cr!vawrted
buildings, structure, facilities, ano properties
10 1 Support ma i rra • img and improving the energy
effic•ercy and aesthetic inelittes Of f.'y-owned
bin =dings, structures, facilities, and propert:es
102 Support accessibility to Cdy -Gweed bdddmgs,
slrtr_tures, faa1i0es and properties
133 Utilize p•inciplcs of good des'gr antler hsforie
; resereatmn in all pub't. protects
goal ELEVEN
To plan for, bulk!, or improve infrastructure systems
to meet anticipated growth and deveioarnertt needs
111 Encourage development and redevelopment in areas
Where existing 1if73tructure fs upderuhilzed
112 Support future infrastructure capacity for (Libre
rdentifed growth areas
],13 Support City unity race structures that are bdtr
adaqua'e t0 eet Obugaticns and future needs and
are equ'table for services renewed by residential,
commercial, and J'!njStagi users
11 4 Investigate usefulaoss O'ted'n0logical advanceste
optimize Services
115 Par tor order y replauenie•tand ungraoe of public
and privato co'rmarne t(or intrash ucture *will
attentionta features, capacity, compatib,4jr,and
fut regrow h
11.6 Consider opportunities rut batted pub le 3ed private
GDIn dni ca (Ion incnstreitir during planning far
Street, water, aril sewer construction p•oaecas.
117 Work with the loom Departrte+t of'awnsporte io ;
UUD0T1 and the Duhugre hletropoldanArea
Transportation Stedy'DMATS, on theltme(y
development of new highway and arterial Street
syseemS to pruv de grtrwth potetttial for the future
118 Support proud ng sar,ta•y sewer and wate main
Vireasera wdlnn the city 'n a timely manner, when
ecoro" icalry feasible.
119 Evaluate parlad sally the water system's storage and
hvd •aollcs tc ensure ability to serve future growth
demands
1110 Support a "looped.' water distribution system, where
pracdcal
1111 Continue to encourage and enhance downtow•-
development by striving to meet cured parking
needs and providing expanstor programs that are
cost-effective and innovative
1112 Manitor and coordlraae appropriate implemenraror
of gas and electric delivery systems
1113 Support extensrou et City mimes along are Iowa 32
(Solrhwes• Arterial) corridor
goal TWELVE
To pro,. ide, maintain, and improve so'id caste
collection and disposa: infrastructd•e and services
121 Strive to maintain Lit efficiricy aid effectiveness of
the solid waste collect on system
12 2 Consider expand rig the recycung collection service
wherever logistically ard fscal'y feasible
12 3 5ppport maintaining and expanding the landfill
to ensure adequate capacity, sn amordance vi'th
envirolltdental regaiatrnns
12 4 Support updating and dnplemeetrtg the
Comprehensive SoJidWake Manadime^t plan
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY GOALS
are a balance between stewardship and protection of our environment
and the Impacts of urban hying A community can both affect aid
be affected by local, regional, and even global envlronmerrtaf issues,
Dubuque's natural and built environments establish the city's
appearance and Image as a healthy, safe, and viable place to live, work,
play, and learn.0 * efr v t @
goal ONE
To encourage the creation Di a sus:alnabre
environment that sdccessEdis bale ^ceS Man growth
and development In ith ecological cons4 amts
11
12
Encourage expansion and recruame .t cf
envvronmentaliy cotss-lcus businesses
Maintain and plan for oiod -verse green space as
dYelopment and public impraveaents occur
13 Idertlfy, eraser*, and promote irnwges o-
cannecticns of Opellgreel spaces
14 Pro' Ste and enforce ordinance programs t'.at
mar ue&soderosion
15 Pro-sote 0dtdoor lighting practices that minimize
light pollution.
1.6 Eneo.trage existing businesses and reeden'ral
suodtvslons to add retention bosins and'cr on•site
ir5€bzitiou systems to further control Eoading aid
runoff
11 Promote appropriate IPestt les and tnfrasCUCture
cranes to reduce causes and impacts of global
climate change
goal TWO
To primate conservat on practices that result In
resporsib e use of non - renewable retire: resources
2.1 Consider the potentic. cols open space in any attlons
relatiee to land use
2.2 Promote awareness and use of altercate, renewable
reseal e3
2 3 Encourage gresn building principles
2.4 Promote programs to improve energy efficiency
2.5 Promote purging and preserving of trees to reduce
energy use
2,6 Prolnctewatkiag, mass transit use, and cycling
Through infrastructure development to :edp e Mier,/
cansumprion
27 Encourage public organizations to lead by example
by pwchastag and using energy and fuel efficient
delticles
goal THREE
To educate citizens about environmental issues
affecting their lives and their amrnun tv
31 Partner arth educational Instltudens ono media to
report environmental indicator status and trends
to the taintnunit. coacarrertly nu updates of the
Comprehensi.e Plan
32 Enco:rageThe.se cf envlr0amentai prOJeCt and
cngotng emilronrentai eduazion orograasto:
citizens or &P ages, intiu0irg the 1111731 neaitb
effects of environments, rssces and problems, e.g
radon and lead hazard reduction
3 5 Ren'aue barrers to, explore l^.cent ves for, ar.o
encc.rage green bi .ding a rl ardscaprng principles
3 4 Encotrage cocrdingt[o^ 0-cemr•units organizations
concerned v,it" envon•.ental issues and .ocal
ecosystems
goal FOUR
To protect and presrve edsting wiser sunk -ies and
air quality and trsure that latices *ate' and air
quality is safeguarded
41 Identify and deve op potential controlling - eascires
to safeguard water and air quality
42 Promote the erfor0ement of regulations relative
to protecting and creservm9 existing water and air
ouallty
43 Ahempt'o enure that all newderelopment meets
the applicable standards for water and alr quality
tort: s
4 4 Cons der aIte'nat'ves to mcmeratmn or wastewater
Sludge, t g more beneficial use
43 Protect control, and maintain the City water
distribution System to preserve beater quality and
meet state and federal mandates
4.6 Promote ground water Orotectiui and adequate
water quality and quantity of our streams and rivers
oy expanded Inf'ftration
goal FIVE
To assure appropriate control, collection, dtsposar,
and per capita reduction of stormwater, wastewater,
solid wastes, and household hazardous wastes
51 Promote reduction and proper dispose I of business
and hoasehoid >azardo>5 waste, i'rat,ding purchasing
alternatives
5 2 Promote reduction and proper disposal of solid
waste
5 3 Promote a safe anc sanitary envrro^mPrc a!org the
c :ty's steels, a eys, end .cher prepe•les
54 Promote a san'ta=y anwrcirrient through to
.'ip'emcotation of best managerne: t practices
in the w4 ectio^ and disposal of stornnvater and
wastewater
5 3 Promoted sancta ^' envircnm-ent ttroLge the proper
wllectron and disposal of solid wastes I^ accordance
wit' envr onmentar and aesthet.c standards
56 Ate-'pt to prevent toxic waste discharge nto
the wastewater treatment systelnar dfor the
environment through education, mantor'n. and
enforcement
5 7 Operate the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Sold Waste
Agency's landfill and various materials diversion
Drogra»s in conformance with state and federal
regalat!ons
58 Erxdrage natural Infiltration from rainfall and snow
at to replenish groundwater and rec •arge springs
and milers
goal SIX
o promote residential and business pragtarsdal
reduce, reuse, recycle, and safely dispose of the
CCf 1RILnity'S discard s-SYeaM
6 Consider the expars'on of recycling efforts through
increased Cartcfpation and rew materials, va
electron!es
6 7 Promote use of recycled content products a g
cor'post and env ronmentally preferable purchasing
6 3 Conslde> expanding the food scrap and backyard
composting oatlans rnd awareness
6 4 Eduvate the cemr»ur!ty concerning recycling and
other soled waste mini zzl:atItn and •edu¢Lcn
metpods
6 5 Promote alternative uses other than dispose/ for
constraat.Gn'demoffticn materiart
goal SEVEN
To promote the protection, preservation, and
enhancement of the r'odiversfty a= The city's bluffs
and prairies, wetlands, waterways, and al' ratte&
areas, and e'tcourage partnershrps
71 Promote ldent•ficatton Iestorabon, and protect:on
of rare, native and sensitive habltas rincind'rg
prairies and woodlands] with corcmrn to $•e eyoh'l
understanding of expertse In ul're•it management
techniques
7 2 Encourage ens!rcnmentally appropriate public :,e
of, and actss to, the rnmmunitvs b'ufls, wetbrds,
and waterways
73 Erttu nge protecl•on and restoration of these
sensr, ve areas as developr^ent and redevelopment
OCCma Melding along theriverfront bluffs
7 4 P-ovde an aeltbetltly attract ve Clly rnerfront
for use by industrial, recreational, resxlent!al, and
co^.,merciar mteress
7 5 Partner with community groups to demonstrate
and educate the community or, best management
rectos for ecological design
7 6 Enceb'agn reduction of non- rat..e, Ywas ve plant
any animal species and ;lantern ar appropriate
balance of native species
goal EIQHT
To promote community clean -up and beautification
efforts through ;lubhc and private partnerships
81 Edaate the public on Later prevention and illegal
damping and enfurce existing laws.
8 2 Encourage clean-up, beautification, and landscaping
for the pablk, private, and business sectors, 1 e
parkland, roadway, and shoreline adopllon prowa,Ins
83 Encourage plantings of native saeves Candtttve to
urban ranee wildlife, r,e. brrds and butterflies
8 4 Encourage dowilt4wn and neighborhood clean up
and beautification efforts
8.5 Encourage balancing the aJvertisirg and
identification needs pf bgslnes;es, Iodustres,
institutions, and Organixatwbs with orhpvtmisP and
off - premise sign regulations Mar. pratec: scenic
vistas, minimize sign elate ; and are consistent with
Iorai, state, and federal sign regulations
goal NINE
To meet or exceed al federal, stare, and lam.
regutatlonS for environnentai quality
91 Gate know edge of and promote compliance ' /41"
remitatrors
9 2 Support federal and sage ertr.es in their monitoring
and enfarcesent of thee regela-dons
CITY FISCAL GOALS
must address the allocation of limited available resources among
competing interests, departments, activities, and programs These goals
should develop an acceptable balance of costs and services with respect
to quality, quantity, and financing City fiscal goals should emphasize
policy and budget objectives, demands on and accomplishments of City
governmental units and alternative funding and service levels The
Purpose of these City Fiscal goals is to help focus on the major policy
decisions of what services City government will provide, who will pay
for them and the implications of such decisions in achieving the goals
in all elements of the Comprehensive Plan, • ,
goal ONE
To promote the fiscal soundness and tabdi:yof GIP,y
government opratians
11 Consider using nonrecurring revenues Daly to fret
iicnrecurrirg expeoduures
12 Maintain and strive :o .parade the City's bond
rating
13 Monitor clanging conditions, trends and tegistat op
as It impacts the City's fiscal' portion and promote
appropriate fatal port, and guidelines to maintain
the C•ty's sound fiscal condition
14 Ideat.fy and evaluate revenue alternatives to Citv
property tax
1.5 Minimize Migrant Costs by acing sound putt:Fasia7
practices.
16 Mhilntze program costs by nsaig sound risk
maragemen: practices
1,7 Mal 2'n adequate reserves co posit ^rely impact
bond ratingaaut provide flexib'nty to Implement
projects as opportynitfes coine up
13 Use City Council goals and priorities to guide
budgeting process
goal TWO
To communicate the City'sfiscal management
process in language understandabe to the general
pi:oiic
21 Cortirue to refine the C4izens Gusde to ts e Si:sleet
22 Encourage increased public: pa°tiapaticn .hrcugho t
the budget process
2 9 Continue to help citizens understard Focal
gc' ernment financing, such as the allocat'or of
property tax asking between the City, County and
schcas
24 Strive to meet sicte and natiaral stanoards for the
City's budget prese'tatioi
goal THREE
To provide repots and financial data that are
accurate, :finely, and meaningfbl and whim Batiste
the i•eed for sou-id fiscal policy formulation, e{"-icie'it
City maragement and full disclosure of City fihances
31 Base all financial reports on generally accepted and
app op lat: accounting .rinctples
32 Cont]vue to meet national standards for the City's
annual fi ,aacial report, set by the Goverrment
Finance Office's Association
3.3 Continue to sheet MImupaWTreasurers'Assocr ftor
°equlrements to hayed* written investment pulicr
certified
goal FOUR
ID min rite the impact of ecenomae sywIngs on the
City: operating budget
41 Pro tAte econoric Development effort to expand
and d yersIfy the property tax Lase and to irnp ove
andier implement "growth" revenues for the City
4 2 Consider allocating revrnae sources seisitIve to
economic cordlons primarily to deferrable capital
Improvement projects, whet passible, to allow the
City to mairdal° a steady revenue Stream to find
operatrnq expenses
goal FIVE
To emphasize the use of fees and Jsei charges to
maintain ex:sting City services and reduce reliance
or local property taxes while remaining sensitive
to program access, affordability, and availability for
those with low or moderate rrcoires o• d'sabhtties.
51 Pursue federal, stale and private fumd,=1g to help
finance CO) services and ntimmite the property tax
burden, bit avoid service or funding commitments
after such cuisine fund'rg ends
5.2 Explore :pt;ons foi alternative reveni.e senses to
property texas
5.3 Prot, ote access to ano affordability and availability
of essential City services to low and moderate
income person arid persons with disabilities
54 Establish reasonable user fees h;;1 clla'ges for
serstces where appropriate sc that those wso vtdlze
or direct!) benefit from a City serw:.e xcivlw oI
fact 'ty also i-erp say for ft
55 Strive to maximize recurs' on on leases
goal SIX
To improve City government praductivtvard service
delydery and . dentify alter native means of serolce
delivery
6 Review all C$y servtes and programs car
operational efMMcienc es to Improve service levels
ern delivery, andrd o• to implemert cost containment
reissues
6 2 Repot all C•ty booms and commissions on a
periodic basis to identify poss+hle chaygesco-
improved perforeance
6 3 Identify additional C.yty government activities
where volunteers coals supplement City employees
a efsere services could be "spun off'to r - -oa-
govern'ne'ft groups 0: sboyao's
6 4 Utilize employee involvement as a means to r-prcve
productivity and service delivery
6 5 Ceoperrlge citizen input 10 help identify productiwty
and serv.ce delivery heeds
o 6 Explore opportunities roil cost-soma regional
sharing et City services
goal SEVEN
To determine the wore effort requrredand the costs
to meet Increased service delivery requests and/or
mandates
71 Support changes lit Federal and state laws to
eliminate or reduce anfundad mandates
7 2 Icier Ley and fore asst impacts, options, and realistic
aamt:t and long -tetr maintenance and operational
costs and esponslbdjties cony m the budgeting
pram for each service request or mandate
7 5 Consider nen City services primarily when either
addi¢'ona1 revenues or expenditure reductions are
demonstrated, or wher- mandated by state or federaat
raw
7 4 '-oats City polies decIsroiss o t trial Services the
City will provide, who will pay for thew, and the
implications o: such dens ons
goal EIGHT
To make decisions DP achieving goals rn all elements
of the Corhprehersiye P'r7 based on competit'o'r Tor
and distribution of limited resources
81 Continue to eacourage edicts participatior in the
City's comprehensive plan and budget process
B 2 Use the community visioning process and the
comprehensive planing process to assist the City
Ccuned, Cu, administration, and commurity leaders
in setting priorities far Imolenientatran
B 3 Establish a pain mil distr.bution of limited resources
based on the City Council's goals and prforitres
goal NINE
To examine public and private tur- -ang sources and
alternative means to accompl sit goals m all elements
of the Comprehensive Man
91 Collaborate with members of the community to
Implement Ctv Cot,ncd goals and pitrties
9 2 (Notify public and private funding sources, and
alternative meansto atromnllsh goals for which
the City goveramert has direct authority and
responsibility
9.3 Encourage other area service providers, private
enlrties and cornm,rnity leaders to identify private
funding and other similar "coons to realize goals
within their Leas
• =oer,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS
must continue the active and vital collaboration between public and
private sectors to promote the economic health and well -being of our
region Economic development encompasses well - informed decisions
regarding business retention and recruitment, work force development,
available and appropriate locations for business and industry, public
investment in supportive infrastructure, and financial Incentives whrchtan
induce private investment and eeonomle growth The preservation and
expansion of the community's economic base should be a prime objective
Unless business and industry is healthy and there are expanding
employment opportunities that pay a living wage, the population will
not be stable, the tax base will decline, and government's ability to
finance public services and facilities will be impaired The future
development of the community depends on maintaining and enhancing
Iocal economic development efforts directed towards these goals.
�
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goal ONE
To reduce unerFlojineni, achle'ie economic stahl'Ityy,
and increase the standard of being for all ci; tens
11 Promote estabhshtd4 and •ea'ota•m-g a broad
ccminueity catsersus'egarding the direct on of
e‘oron.ic ceyetopment efforts.
12 Pramote aiversrficat,on of the commercla &htoustrbtl
base
13 Encourage access to economic Incentives for Quality
Job creation and/or tax base enhancement
14 Contnbeto use a unified econamicde%elopment
team, wall public/private sector involvement, to
tackle the Chy's etonomlc development goals
1.5 Promote reduction of barriers to economic growth,
wnde recognizing the City's requ:atory fknctuon
16 At'e —pt to Identity additional resources to am In
etanctmt development
17 Encourage maintaining a communitysoc.o-
demographrr data base man iniarmaticn
clearinghouse for ecortoTlc develoLmert
goal TWO
To bu,ld a'ilghly skiiled,tlexible work force
2.1 Cooperate with local educational Institution ro
coordinate training/skill reaalre^•ents to itteet the
needs of local employers
2 2 Promote reduction of barriers to obta'nng necessary
Dr .:pg•aded joo Skills
2 3 Encouvage of . zing the teems and ex.erlence
of inattxe norke -s woo bring spec'aI skit's and
knowledge w the aork vie
2 4 Consider rrawta•mng an informational tlearringhoase
that coordinates Job training, pfacerient and skills
development
2.5 Consldet developing and delivering ed:caticnal
programming over the widest array of media
2.6 Promote providing iiFormatior on wok skills
development and avallable employment opportunities
through print, electronic, and tefecotmnunicatmns
rrediz
goal THREE
To ccrcertrate on reta nirg and eApandlrg existing
lace' busiresSeS
31 Cooperate with business, educational histxu.fo s,
community orgarzatlans, and gceernment tc prcvme
Infcrination to local businesses
3 2 Promote assistance to local firms in finding
appl•on' late development sites 'r expansion
3 3 E ^.courage existing neigh•wrhodd ee•proyes tc trCnv
"m paean leaping Jcbs dose to where people ,flue
34 P'omate retaining existing manJfac'u•Ieg fans and
fac• :Ute'hgle expa isiO•i
35 Encourage maintain ng and stre,'xtherlrng Dubuque's
posdAn as a retail center in the trade area
3 b Encourage main taming and ex par dog the local
health care iItdostry'a share of the regiosial ° arloe
3 7 Encourage retaining and expanding the base of
service industry emolovmenr.
3 B Encourage dowttcwn revitahtatien and
neighborhood ba.ness development
3 9 Encourage divers fed retail shapprg
310 Promote retention and expansion a• riter•dependeni
uses, while recogniz•ng e'vl•oamertta consrra,nts
311 Encourage i ^p- eriematlon of the Commerce-
Business and Cornmerce- Retail element of the
Downtown Master Plan
goal FOUR
To increase the number of small Prins wit'lln
Dubuque by fostering •ocafentrepreneurship
41 Cooperate ulth otter agencies and lesututionS
to rdenuf) programs and services tc assist t9 the
creation of nt a small businesses
42 Prcmotesupport fcr5tart.up businesses wit`• both
t nancial and technical assistance
4 3 Encourage removal of barriers to atiowing in -home
harnesses to br- suCeessfiil
4.4 Conside- stten4t'emng programs lvhtch provide
business deve apment, mkr tenon, and technical
3mi-tame
goal FIVE
To recruit businesses that are s!ted to the area
require a highly ski led work force or are w (ring to
t-ain an entry -level pork farce and are experiencing
growth
51 Elcou zge assistance to businesses and industries
that produce exports or import substitutes and
that Provide hrg"er wages and benefits to their
employees
52 Promote opportunities mthe Dabi>Qaeala to
targeted businesses amt ndustrie5
53 Continue a collaborative recrat^ent strategyam ^ng
business, doh - 'ofits, and government
5 4 Encourage the recruitment as dusnesses with new
techuo ogy and renewaD(e - esources
5 5 Esccwage the recruitment or businesses that are in
' e w'th tt'e State's economic dweroprnent goals
5 6 Encourage the recruitment of basmesses that utlllzo
the by- oroducts of other b.iwnesses
547 Enouage the recruitment of a variety or
resaurabts and retail estabilspments, •ncladhg
frarch ses that are nat currently in Dubuque, bur that
are located within the regroral Mails that attract
shoppers from Dubuque.
goal SIX
To work toward Identifying tI•e ecoromic needs of
the chronically unemployed and underemployed in
Dubuque, and encourage programming -- including
edtcatfon and retraining —to mock those needs
6 3. Develop awareness of the mspedlmems to
employment for this sector of the Dbpulatien
b 2 Collaborate w th unemployed and underemployed
persons and potential employers to find t.teatile
WAYS to overcome barriers
6 3 Promote targeting unemployed young adttns (ag%
38-24) for Jab/skills training, providing shpport'le
services as needed
6 4 Promote access to resources and tools for edueatro
training, and supportive sen'iees through a variety of
means and media.
6 5 Encourage 5usiaess, labor, educattor, and
government partnerships to solve work face
develcprient problems
goal SEVEN
To maintain and strengthen Dubuque's position as a
tourist destination
71 Promote e'ds•Ingattractlons
7 2 Promote a variety of additional year-round tourist
attractions.
7 3 tnnsidnr rpcommandatioiss 'n the Riverfront Plan to
and amenities for both citizens and to rise along the
Mississippi River
7 4 Foes resources or future trsi sm mittenves,
ncicd•ig those identified in the community visioning
process
75 Foster a',anted recreational cccess to the , ever as
an eccnoaic deveopmcnt strategy
7 6 Promo0 the culture, ediicatio1, and edtertai2ment
element of tire Downtown Master Plan
goal EIGHT
To promote aril encourage preservation of our
historic assets
a 1 E.cplere ways to inc. ease Stateand Federal funding
for historic preservation
8 2 Explore ways to remove oarlers to preservation,
8 3 Promote educator of the ptb;'c or the economic
benefits cf aisterm preservation
8 £ promote the hsstoi Icai features ettment o= the
Downtown Maser Plan
goal NINE
To strengthen the loo tax base
91 Encourage expansion and diversification of the tax
base
92 Encourage attracting and retaining capital intensive
industries for Increased property values
93 ErcoUtage property Imp'ovelnents ana revftadzatlon
througho.itthe city
9.4 Consider annexing additional rand, as necessary and
as passible according to sr` art growth canopies to
accommodate future expansion,
goal TEN
To establish and ra,ntafr, I'otsrng and transportation,
communication, and utility systems'#ilch support
and foster ; uualty development
101 Encourage the cooRJ nation of the pro,rsros of
supportiie i ifrasd netare in concurrence s.th new
deselopment
10 2 Evaluate new development impacts on existing
City infrastructure and services to ensure adequate
capacity ano compensation
10 3 Encourage effa'ts to link Dsb.que with melor
tansportation networks
10 4 Encourage coordination of lafrastrecttre "vestment
strategy WO government, business, and local
Institutions
10$ Promote the Residential Lining eiemento' the
Downtown 'caster Plan
10 6 Premo'e theWansportatien element O. the
Downtown Mauer Plan
10 7 Promote the Public Space and 0pen Areas eiemert
of t e Downtown Master Plan
goat ELEVEN
To st.-ergtnen, mainta h, aid continually upgrade
technc ogy infraseructure and systems, am amide
adequate access and capacity for current and
anticipated needs
111 Foster communication with erd users regarding
Current and future needs
112 Eyp.d"e feesibihty of community wide wireless
co^wute: net ,o ks, or Wi -Fr (wireless fideie
113 Promote opoorturi'tles of the irfo. matian
sSpe' i chewy for economic deuelspinent
114 Promote maintenance c a computerized Geographic
Informattor System [CIS: to support ec000^•Ic
development
goal TWELVE
To promote the provision of an adequate supply of
vacant, development -read) land 4 corrnferCfa, and
industrial use
121 Promote redevelopment of existing [grant,
enderut "tied, and brownielo properties
12,2 Promote u'ifeation of oevefo ;meit -ready sites
12.3 Evaluate potential commercial and Industrial
development sites, cased on the City's f'u';I.e Land
Use Map
12 4 Encourage protection er oevelopmert potential d.
anprcpriate sites
12.5 Consider aeronautist and mdus'nal ppaaric
development at the airport
12 6 Consider annexing growth areas, as necessary a. d as
possible, to eiaU•8 ad& oate simply cf deaelopeb'e
land and to Control development on the city's fringe
127 I»-ptementthe Port of Dubuque Master Plan
goal THIRTEEN
To encourage developmenttrar 1s environmentally
sensitive,
231 Eccou age tergefirg environmanta,:y sensitive
business and industry In recru tined efforts
13 2 P -orate development of businesses and indlstrles
that a•E to: `milted to enhancing sing local enviroemeatel
quality
13.3 Protnote and e?ccuraga sound environment practices
R'th existing businesses and'iiduserles
13 4 Promote and eroourge the use of alternative andfor
'ene "•able filer aid ere-gy sources for Vehicle fleets,
but ding opt ations and manofactul ing processors
135 Encourage LIED tLeadersh'p in Energy and
Environmental Design: Green BuUdl•g Rat ^.g
Systeme co icep3 fn bu'diro des gs foi nano and
ex Sang facilities
HEALTH GOALS
must address physical and mental health and medical issues that fail
within the scope of both public and private providers. Government
often cites "health, safety, and the general welfare" as necessary and
important public purposes, it accomplishes these purposes through
assessment, assurance, and policy developrnertt. The public health and
continued wellness must be of concern to the community as a whole,
The promotion of good public health practices and lifestyles and the
provision of necessary and adequate health care to all members of the
community must be the shared responsibility of both the public and
private sectors
goal ONE
To -educe arid prevent the occw rence of disease, and
d•sablitty In the community
11 Support decreasirg smoking and tobacco use try
people of all ages, particularly youth
12 Suppers increasing the numoer of tohecoo -free sires
r Dubuque County
13 Stmporr increa$,ng the proportion of people age
40 and over who rate ve render exams for early
detection of career
14 Promote reduangthe hospnairatinn rate 'or
pulmonary disease through pulmorey rehabilitation,
asthma treatment and preventren, and preImonca
and influenza vacc'tttion
15 Prot ote reducing the number of adults In Dtbugt:e
County with high cholesterol, high blood pressure,
and diabetes through !'creased screenings, education
and follow-up proced'!res
16 Promote community awareness, prev=ntwr:, testing
and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
:STD's), Hurrah Immunode eciency Virus (HIV), ardi
Hepatitis is and C
17 Support increasing the pronoruon of people of all
ages who follow preventative measures for skin
canter
18 Promote preventative health ird!atives wh'ch
1Pthlde pab'.c tnfor ^scion and elipcatfon on current
health issues
19 ProrrMe tontroiling the spread of comm,m'cable
disease w the community through information,
irvestigatoit, and !nlmumzatton through a
Comprehensive caordlnatedapproach ut liztag
rare management services and public health
preparedness plans,
110 Encourage part!clpa'for In age and risk based
preventative health care tests, screenings, and
practices
112 Support ix-easing the number of children aged 0 -5
receiving recommended we't•ehlId examinations
goal TWO
To promote the physical arts mental health, safety,
and wellness of the citizens of Dubuque through
educational and outreach efforts,
21 Ertudrage citizen partic'pation in the ongoing
r-pieme nation cf the Di butive County commurkv
health vernis assessn!em and health improvement
plan
2.2 Promote evaluation and annual a&Sessment of the
health statlS of t "e torlmunty to clan health goals
2.3 Pwtnete community Awareness and recogriltoi
that injuries caused by violent behavior are a public
health issue
24 Support increasing the. proportion ofDubuque
County employers/von sites that offer nutrition
education, wera't n!amagement, stress reduction ant/
or wellness programs including physical activity
25 Promele education of the comment/ that mental
nesses a-e real, ran be screened, diagnosed, and
effectively treated in affordable ways
2.6 Consider develooing a comprehensive mental heath
senace delire: y system including outreach, for
Dubxdue County
2.7 Promote opportunities for aha encourage comm'm'ty
parficioa'ron in programs to reduce the prevarence
of sedentary -,festvles in all age groups in Dubuque
County
2 a Support reducing the pretrd'ehce of being overweight
and obese tbased or! Body Mass index'. m Dubuque
County.
29 Consider developing a comprehensive substance
abase plan to increase the alallabllle, of and access
to a full continuum of education, Dreventar and
treatment services especially for methmnpbetamme
and alcohol and co- occurring disorders
goal THREE
To promote access to adequate health services for all
members of the community through a collabbratrR
effort of federal, state, local, private and charitable
agercies
31 Promote health programs ard primary care services
for underserved and high risk populations, - e
underservsrl can Include persons Isolated in rural
settings/culturally-diverse ndwtdbals, and other
persons with special needs
3 2 Support access to community mental health
treatment :en a' eq'.ai has s with medico(
treatment) far mdnaouals with rental Illness
denvered 11 a timely and confidential manner
33 Promote health, safety, and we:mess oy developing
and helping +a establish access to comma ty
programs including eras, rental, and p1»stcat heath
goal FOUR
To address the special health 1 eeas of pregnant
women, children, arts the elderly
41 Promote a sister for obtalnIng and (agony-9
reliable data for maternal, Infant and celld health
across all Dubucne to", providers
4 2 Promon increased awareness of the defiwilco of
domestic violence and community resources for
!ntertont;or and preverticn
4 3 Support reducing substance abuse of alcorm,
tobacco, cocalre, mailman, methamphetamine,
and other drugsamony youth 32-18 years of age)
and pregnant women in Dubugi.e County
4 4 Promote decreasing chlldrerre morbidity and
mortality through Increased use of tar seats,
breastfeedlag promotiah, health xreerings, and
through amuse pregnancy prevention
4.5 Support case management and homecare health
services to the elderly to delgyor decrease
if stltutfofalizatson
goal FIVE
To create safe and sanitary work, plait and housing
envlronmen,
51 Strive for a tams which armadas a variety
of easily accessible recreational pnegvams and
opportunities at moderate or ro cot to patrcrpams
5.2 Support Increasing the n,mber of employers and
organ:ratioas offering safety, wariness proem:ion,
substance abase and employee assistance program
5.3 Promote ivellness programs within the scroois that
include nutrition any physical activity
5 4 Promote tobacco-free environments
5 5 Pro-ate a sate ano hea thy euvIranmeat ty ensuring
sanitary conditions and practices ran accoroaace With
mucorpal pubic 'main, housing and onv rormental
ordinances, codes, ard reg9Iations.
5.6 Pror'.ote safe and saaitary conditions at Food se';ice
estabIishnwnts and by food p« i eyors
57 Promote safe and sanitary housing cordit•ors
through the redaction of radon, ;cad harards, carbon
monoxide poisoning, and other ervlroimevta heath
concerts.
goal SIX
To contain the •+sing costs of health are in an
equatabte, efficient,and col'aborative manger
through community -wide panning
61 Support the efficient delivery of high -gw1!y health
care.
62 Consider detieloptftg a database of community health
resources of Dubuque area prov,ders and pavers,
Including hnfortnahonOnPleat :aremid iied'cald
proytders
63 Promote actin, responsib ;e cartscpatsan by health
care consumers .nclud +ng personal and family health
plans
6.4 Support educet, ;g the communitr regarding the
health status of the communty and The exlsttag
Iheal'h care system Ira Dubuque
65 P•mmcte an ongo ng *orom to address health
care gtellry, reform, and cost containment at the
cornmmnity !eve!
goat SEVEN
Te retain and recruit oua'icy health aid medical
personnel for our communtzy
7 1 Ercourage improvement or patient and provider
satisfac4or ratings of heat and med-ta personnel
with heath rare administration and facilities
7.2 Encourage retention, recruitment, and reptacernert
equality heath and medical personnel, eSpe :ias;y
IF occupations ,with a shortage of skilled heac&h
.vorkers to minimize art- of-city referrals
73 Coader satsfaetit i survevs :rom health care
system users `o Irnprota services, families, ant'
employee performance
74 Promote p-'og'-ams that educate health orofessfonals
goat EIGHT
Tc become a regional heaittr care center providing a
full -range of both cetera`- and specialty health and
medical services
13.1 Encourage speciaty outpatient medical services
covesagetc area rural hospitals
82 Support netwoikrng area rural hospltais'raforr-attor.
systems s.tfh Dubuque provides
B3 Encoora9e nnprosing occess to primary care and
rnentat heath physician servwes through recruitment
assistance to area medical community
B 4 Encourage sec..re and simplified access to financial,
ci nloal, administrative, and management data from
any. location 'n the health :are Ir'orrnaron system
among teen care provIden
SS Support gnaht, services and/or facilities as needed,
intivdu-g an etphasts on oatpeciellf care far the
i.ndsrmsured
HOUSING GOALS
must address the issues of housing availability, affordability, and
accessibility for ail members of the community Public intervention in
the private housing market is sometimes necessary to promote and/
or encourage an adequate supply of quality, safe, sanitary housing
within the city limits. Public and private partnerships should continue
to be developed to spur reinvestment and renewal in existing, older
neighborhoods. The provision of affordable shelter is a basic human
need that demands special attention in the arena of human services
delivery, including the administration of federal Income assistance
to those in greatest need Our community's very image Is reflected
In large measure by the pride and well -being displayed in our
neighborhoods "figil # "�
goal ONE
To promote the reservatiorr,rehabrlitatiar,
and investment in oar city housing stock and
neighborhoods.
1 a Prrote enforcement of Minimum housing galey
standards In all rental housing through systemiat t
code enforcement
12 EnwJrage a range of affordable, accrsslb e, and
decent rental housing options th'oughoi2 the
community
13 Con3'der expanding the Ctgrs use of housing
preservation programs ,vhebevei appropriate and
pass-dolt
14 Promote programs to improve energy efrciency
and enlist the pardciaattoo or dtIhty companies Ir
promotional efforts
1.5 Encourage participation in ana use of low- ieterest
rehabilitation and home parthese loan furds.
16 Promoterecyohagexisting vacant or under - utilized
strucu.res, s.c. as convents, schools, and utdiatrial
buildings, into ltousaig with an affordable component,
where appropriate
17 Encourage the expairfoa of the tapecky of
ueighbo• hood asSatiati ns
18 Promote residential educational workshops
regarding restoration, rehabilitation, and
maintenance
19 Encourage reioca(ien of existing ho:srng as opposed
to demolition whenever possible
110 Commuricate "'lth legislators to e•power local
governments to have more local control in the
admrustation and monito• ing of federal housing
pngrams
1 II Support the integration of oew neighborhood
residents Into the neighborhood associations, local
schools, asid community actrrlt•es
1 12 Contrite to support a decrease in the amount
of vacant and abanuoned mousing in puouque
neghberheods
113 P•omtt€ programs, education, and training drat
Stppor' Mad eiroarago ap,roodate Landlord
ave sight
1 14 Proi Cafe programs edroataq and trafmrrg
that support and encourage appropriate tenant
aaountab.'ty
115 Support Commonly Ortenrett Policing of
oart-cipation of neighborhood residents in crime
reduction strategies
goal TWO
To promote the creation and mainterarce of an
adequate supply or sound, affordable hcusirg
integrated throughout the commun,ty
21 Promote City partnerships with private sector, non-
profit, other government agencies and neighborhood
groups to access available public funding and attract
emirate capital for affordable housing development
2.2 Promote mixed- moon*, maen- rental hoirmg
developments
2.3 Support the Sechoi 8 Rental Assistance Program
to bene'c lacer - into:.* ram,ites seex(na affordable
rental housing
2 4 Encourage loam •enders to work with all
homeowners to re pbllitato, remodel, o'• reeatr
existing ho' e5
goal THREE
To expand the oppo^lu^rtres for homeowners' Apr
especially fur row tc moderate ircon•e ItoLseholds
31 Encourage the use of flexible ceveioprre.t
regulation n order to assistaffo•da:.le Inusrrg
p•odect.or and decrease wring costs
32 Encourage local lenders to participate It programs
destg^ed to assist 'rst -time home biyers
3 3 Promote m411 honing deve•opment epportu-IBes,
in the zity's oaer neighborhoods, throcgh a
combination of public subsidy, affordable !lousing
intentries and owner soma_ equity
34 PrOtrictecompact and to *Lguoes development with
a variety of mghe• density housing options that
rtdaza ava(faLte Infrastncture arlthlr L ".e existing
built env1ron^tenr.
goal FOUR
To promote ;air houstag opportur.•ty for resident in
all city neighborhoods,
41 Provide for effectrte 1^•ptementatlon cf existing far,'
housing program;
42 Encoutage involvement ofneighboncad 'esidentsto
the fullest extent cossible ,Men planning affordable
'0Jsmg deveiapmens
43 Montor, evaluate, and work to fan mite Feder?,
state ard'ocal codes and regulations that are
possib`e bafrit ^r5 to cereiopntert o- housing,
pa'ticuiar(y for arsons with 615a,llftle5 of low
Income
goal FIVE
To assist Iccal service agencies in provloing shelter
and sure-independent Lvirg for persons in need of
suopo tive settees.
51 Monitor and evaluate homeless and other special
need. populations In order to document needs and
deslo assistance Vagrants
52 P;ovrde technical assistance to agencies In
preparation of applications for program finding
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53 Encourage partnerships with area agencies m
sponsorsigp of housing rnitlattves kr special needs
poptiatlons
goal SIX
To promote the Understanding that the availab.h-y
and affoi dabtlity of housing is an important key to
successfu. ecoromic development
61 Promote corporate participation N employe• -
zssated hoes ig, kr home eurchase assis tance for
employees
0 2 Encourage vocal Iracitvtlons, le, hcsprais, colleges,
to estabrrsh replacement Fo.Sing provrams Tor
hots ng lost to corporate expansions
n 3 Encourage co•pcntte particljaon it the Feder?f
Love IncomeTax Credit Prcgram, kr osmoses o°
investment in affordable "tonging denelopinert
6 4 Promote an adequate housing supply to support
workforce deselapment efforts
goal SEVEN
To remote the public's awareness of housing reeds
and Issues tin ough lnformatioral and educaaonal
efforts
71 Consider sena•g as a clearinghouse of information
for housing issues aho invrmaeon, to include
prOiditling edutatfo:al progtacs for tenants and
landlords
72 Moretor !causing market conddron and availability
of hosing
73 Promote woreshcps for area' ousing lydusa9
members tcoltrattois lenders, realtots; regarding
:ra :g ng regu:atory mandates, 1 e ,lead -based paint,
asoestos:enloval
7 4 Promote combat ng the tNot In My Backyard,"
or raivIBY, sy>ncrorne by dispelling ste^eotypes
associa•ed with affrrdabie sousing
1 S Centime to develop hnxages 'fifth haus'tg iddus +ry
grouts (Board o° Reako s, Mortgage Lenders
Association, Dubuque Area Landlords Association)
to promote cooperation and t.nsensus•budaing
regarding hota.ng issues
HUMAN SERVICES GOALS
must address a variety of needs through collaboration and partnerships
Area providers strive for an optimum level of service, understanding
local conditions and utilizing limited available resources to the greatest
degree attainable. City government has an indirect role in the provision
of needed human services to community residents as it works with and
is supportive of area providers
goal ONE
To promote optimum health care secs ices for
community resider's
11 Support Increasing the number cf Dubuque area
cltizere with health care access and with fnsurdree
12 Stgpar: preicrrpttoi drag assistance or Coverage For
the poor
13 Support sery ces to improve mental 'with trey not
14 Encourage servises to reduce substance abuser
cbe "icaf deDerwlenty
goal TWO
"o promote optim.un services to meet food, clothirg,
shelter, transportation, end other basic needs
21 Promote a.Yareness dnd access .o toad atsistance
and n ritior programs for people 'n Poverty and too
or moderate Income households
22 Support an adequate, affordable ripply of quality
hcusleg icr low aid moderate income households
aril the homeless
2 3 Foster services that meet basic needs of all our
citizens, with Aortic Jar attest on to the elderly,
chlldrer,ard persons with disabilities
2 n E- Towage pabadprivate coalitions to address
hynan scrvtces needs
2 5 Encourage participation fn human service
con•muntty action geode
goal THREE
To °remote Optimrm indn'dua' and community Sa'ety
31 Support •ed.ction of the rite of domestic violence,
•.elating child abuse and dependent adult abuse, in
the community
3 2 Promote the expansion of emergency sl'eiter and
protective sertces programs
3 3 Support the provision of fester cafe and legal
serolres programs
3 4 Address the commotion hetweeu mental health,
substance abuse, and pabhe safety, emphasizing
preueiitror and nor thration or treatment For
i.Ortirulty of care
3 5 Support ircreased nergnborhood Involvement and
promote ne ghborhood associations
goal FOUR
To pi omote optimum social and family rela..onships.
4 1 Support increased supply and range of available,
high quality, affordable childcare, especially for low
and moderate Mourne households and those forams
With special needs children
4 2 Support increased opportunities for the elderly to
maintain an independent lifestyle
4 3 Support the cosdmuatlon and expansion or family
services and foster care
goal FIVE
To promote optundm income security and economLC
opportunity fo° community residents_
5 1 Target econom-c deveiopmentertorts at creating
o s that pay salaries adequate to supporta 'amai
5 2 Support the provisioi of ph training, personal
nanelal security, and Job support Programs
5 3 Support decreasing the number of area residents
who live at or below the poverty (eve'
goal SIX
To work with area providers and citizens so =hat
human services are supported and del:vered in an
effective and effcient manner
6 Encourage mproved effective cooro,nation and
citizen in.oleement in service delivery, policy
develop. *nt,and program implementation
6.2 Contrnne to coordinate, loirtly plan, and support
mproved sersrces threugu organized commsniy
action
6 3 Encourage self - sufficiency for families and
ridividuals
EDUCATION GOALS
must address the educational and informational needs of all members
of the community as life -long learning opportunities are made available
at many levels of interest and for ail ages and abilities Education must
not be relegated to the schools alone but must become a collaborative
experience that Joins public and private sector, business and government,
parent, teacher, and student in partnerships with one another and our
educational institutions d community's quality of life and ability to
attract and retain both economic growth and residents often depends
on the quality and quantity of educational facilities and services
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goal ONE
To support opportunities for lire -long learning for
residents of all ages
11 Support efforts to increase adult I1temC/
22 Promote access to all levels of education fora .
persons
2 3 Support Irdvidu als et all ages .11 pursuft of a
sustained program of reaming Independent of any
educational provider
1.4 Promote addytiDn of ooctdral prograrra
15 Encourage public and private employers to offer
continuing education lncertives
goal TWO
To provide access to timely, accurate, ana useful
mformatidd through reading, auto-visual, and
eectronic materials and prop jamming through the
pL3ltc I.brary
21 Corsrder prcviamg and enhascing quality of -site,
telephone and electronic reference sewrees.
2 2 Support coordination and s-hariro resources to sere
getter the needs of the pub ` -C
2 3 Pro'rote fea,urirg current, 19h-demand, high-
interest materials In a varlet} of inlets for ,rerscns
of all ages and ab;rties
2 4 Promote use and awareness of .he quality of the
public library
25 Support expansion and accessibility of library
servrces threughaat the cDmmuolty
2.6 Foster a 'earning environment that.itilizes state -of-
the -art technologies
goal TH REE
'Pa create and dpllver a quality education that a lows
al, students to each their highest potential
31 Promote a variety c` assessment toots, methods
andstrategtes tc evaluateaacb'ot document
studeat progress, in accord with nauanal and state
standards
32 Champion superior standards of academic
exce`- .erce, in .vhl ^.h values are Integrated rn
the :bias and 5rdrx of ai- memLers of the school
community
33 Support a tempra`xnslve educational program that
prostries seances to students ranging from severely
and profoundly disabled programs th -ough gifted
programs and adsarc_d plectron: courses
34 Strive to prepare sivaents for careers, lifelong
learning a"4 Cnitensmp in co• temporary
internatlot!. soviet.
3,5 Encourage aaivlhes that promote itfelong physical
fitness and [cant awareness
3 6 Provide services that allow high school staderts to
pursue either college or vocational educator.
37 Pro .rate high scheoi cot- erettoa and enconrage post-
secondary education ar vocational tra AMU
3.6 Provi;e adequate an nuts rttonai food entice before
and during school
goat FOUR
To address theeducaticnal needs of pre-school
clltdren In the community
41 Promote and enhance programs for parent
educati0n
4 2 Entourage famines' use of the pahllc I b2ry through
services car parents and parents and chore
together
a 3 Encourage pre- school chdbren to desehop ar altered,
in reading and learning
4 4 Consider +nhanclrte prow -awning a:titties for pre -
schco children
4 5 Promote edrating the cornmueity of the
Importance 0 physical grovdrr and bran
development fer ch dean 0 -5 years o'd
4,6 Encourage ircorporatu' educator into activities ai
chl'c re brumes
goat FIVE
To increase the'nvo•vemert of parents and the
community in our schools.
51 Promote parental and other citrzeo ownership and
pariacrpation m the edcatiana' system
5.2 Encourage rnvolverrent of parents In helping
students to athteve their eduratlonar goals
5 3 Promote providing a safe school env'ronment
54 Support and ed„ate the public on charter school
coroept and neighborhood schools
55 Support and expand mentor ng by ettorragirg
retirees and employees with thr sipper: of beer
employers
5.6 Consider creating a pool of community tutors
to meek needs of children not receiving support
services
goal SIX
To bold partnerships between the private sector and
schDOls to ensure that educational outcomes meet
the needs of both future employers and employees,
enabling the Dubuque area to have the highest
skilled incumbent workforce in the state
61 Encourage employment programs that promote
at .ersh;ps atrang business, soC.al secs ces and
educational tnstrttrions to tri!n and edrate the
workforce
62 Fcstnr business and Industry involvement in the
edxational process
63 Encourage the support of the entire community to
meet the educational challenges of the °more
64 Corstder the changing educational and human needs
of the community, afth emphasis on walk higher
education
6 5 Promote expansion of business and Indite. try
Initiatives for delivery of customized tralrngand
other workforce deae'opmem activities
66 Promote increasing the percentage 0 graduates of
Dubuque area schoo.s who entertne Dubuque area
workforce
67 Encourage community service and involvehiert..yalt
students
6 6 Encourage local educational 1re1Wtionc to
adequately prepare the local work force to meet the
needs of a changing economy
goal SEVEN
To develop tesponstle ciuzers and leaders to meet
The challenges of a multitu tural America and global
SDtiety
71 Promote opportunities for all segments of the
4ommunny to narticrpate in leadership actNitles
7 2 Farr tale the recrbrtme'rt of youth for leadership
roles s alt segments of the community
7 3 Emtphes ze to the learning processthe global nature
of the work ernrotment
7 4 Promote quality global, multi-cultural, nonsexist
educal on at all levels
7 5 Encourage brgngual education at all levels
goal EIGHT
To continue to erharce quality educational fac'Irttes
ir appropr ate locations throughodtthe community
to meet changing demographic and development
patterns
81 Support lmpi ov tie and expanding college facilities,
I cludr'g student housing, DS result of Increased
enrollmerts
82 ErttDa' ege extend no edilatiorial entortun4lesto
the community et large
83 Promote tot: Pain he capability of educational
fat Ries to meet t "a needs of citizens, as Changing
de tcgraphic prolect'o41ndtate
8 <1 Promote a teergiog enairo +meat that .ttl'aes stare-
pa-the-art tech^oogres ir each spool
8 & Ertourage exist 'lg K-32 scrools to have the
rosotrces and advantages that nee schools receive,
8.6 E t toarage coo, erat.cn amongst Institutions of
higher educr'on
goal NINE
to identify Semites of fording and Increased
efficiencies to maintain andior expand educational
programs and facilities
91 Encourage integration, Coordination, and pooling
Gf resources among private and public educational
institutions at all levels
92 Identify innovative strategies to seek mafol fu?dtng
from new sources tostippleme ttraditlonar local,
state, and -federal funding
93 Foster quality management of edIIeattoaa. serh:.e5
and Facilities
CULTURAL ARTS GOALS
must address the arts as an important aspect of our community's basic
quality of life. The cultural arts not only enrich our experiences but
educate us about the world we live in The diversity of the world as
represented through the cultural arts is one way to share the culture
and knowledge of different people and places The freedom and
opportunity to create and explore the cultural arts should not be
understated or ignored.
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goat ONE
To celebrate the a'ts as an opportunity to en,oy and
enrich communtty life,
11 Promote opportunities tar residents of and visitors to
Debuque to enjoy the arts
12 Encourage arts and cultdra. programming year -
round for children and adults ,n the Dubuque area
13 Foster m:lti- cultural, mu tl- dIsolpbnary ar!rstic and
educatonal cpporfunitles to expand cultural horizons
and 1—prcve thegdahty of life
14 Ercourage opportunities for personal, educational,
cultural, and recreational enrichment,
15 Promote collections, services, experiences, and
progra'S that respond to .ndividual and community
needs
1.b Promote the arts as a common ground for all
members of the con.manrty
goal TWO
To prov.de a variety of affordable and accessible
cultural arts antis sties and resources for MI ages
21 Expand cultural and . ecreaticnal opportnl :res for
all ages
2 2 Promote coordmatlda and Increased public and
private support of wide-ranging, affordable cultural
ana recreational meats and orgapIzatromt
23 Support affordable access to cultural arts achvnss
ana resources, whenever possible
2 4 Promote accessible arts activities rot members of
the community, regardless cf oaaaltties
2 5 Consider axxtnded, affirmable we of public sentries
goal THREE
To promote afiordab e and accessible spectator and
participatory arts experiences and cuttu•al eaents
31 Conside- expanding the opportunities to bring
cultural' events to cormun fy tacrbties
3 2 Promote art, draaa, film music, and dance
eaeerie ices for audiences and p artt.ipants of all ages
3 3 Conside- expanding the role of the rive Flags Center
and ether venues as centers for cultural events and
arts experiences
3 4 P•omcte a strong crm,:wry base of support
goal FOUR
T u l'ze the arts to encourage a better
understaudtng of *he cultural dive /sit, s; the world
41 Ercou as p; esentatlons e minority artists ana arts
rvfecung etrn ctradlttors
42 Foster global awareness actJ4tles and Intercuntural
education
4,3 Foster the celebration of cultural diversity
goal FIVE
To support the express•on of the cu'tu' a; arts and
access to that expression.
51 Foster a ces,lb,e cultural opportunities whin
increase appreciation and broaden perspettwes
5 2 Promote the -carded wiser n, experiences and
ideas of others — asser ^bled, organized, and made
axessable to all
5 3 Promote ergo- tvMtru5 for et. groups to utilize the
Five F'a s Centel, Five Flags Theater and other
venues for the expression c' art
5 e Promote twee expression of and he. access to that
expression of art sts worldwide
5 5 Promote aid improve p.bllc awareness and
appreciation of the arts
5 6 En:armee preservation, collrcdon, and
aterpretation o- fire arcs
57 Promote suppo' c' loci area artists and artist c
endeavors
goat SIX
To safeguard the cultural. and h.stor:c resources of
the con ra.iniy as cr titan to the qual.ty of life arid
the a:tractrieress of Dubuque
61 Pr: mote the preservation o historic Imildiigs
and arthrtectural resources iethe commtndywith
crep'tasis i' areas of greatest reed
6 2 Esrau" age educating the comnumty snout the
benerds of histo is preservif o" to ate cortmenty's
quality of life, economic development efforts,
tourism, and tax base enhancement
6 3 Entourage exploration, preservation, and
nterpretatron for present and i'btre generations,
the hs ory cr Dubuq z' erd the Mlsstss ppi River
5 4 Promote increased appreciation, ed.ctitn uec5'nlcal
assistance ard'tnd,ng for the comTurity's btstoi Ica'
and era-Met-tad' heritage
6 5 Encourage the devet piaeot of a marketng plan for
the culturet and historic resou ties 'n the community
goal SEVEN
To de.ourage the availability of adequate finding
and fatilrties to support arts acffvities
7 1 Promote preservation and reuse of hatters it builmngs
and saes tr. the community foi the cultural arts
72 Promote Malrta'1lng cultural arts, entertainment,
and contimtrng education servtes :Weed by local
cultural and edutationat nstitufoi s
73 Encourage coordinate -? se: woes acd shared
reseurtes among :Apra! arts organizat.ors 1 the
Dubuque area
74 Encourage establish-rent of a perfor^'ing arts center
alotor a concert hall for large venue co'certs
RECREATION GOALS
must address the provision of facilities and activities for leisure time
enjoyment by all members of the community. Both public and private
resources are needed to provide a full range of recreational experiences
The community's overall health, wellness, and quality of life are
Interrelated with the variety and availability of parks, open space and
recreational opportunities that are accessible to all.Accessibiltty
includes both physical andfnancfal access to recreational facilities and
activities. Recreation can serve to meet positive human needs and is
one of the key factors in Dubuque's livability
tic 0@fit
goal ONE
To provide a safe park and recreation system that
contmi.es to meet the community's needs for useable
and accessible park and open space
11 Co nti nue to stri ve to improve the existing h igh-
adairq, safe park and recreation system
12 Ccntutde to identity the type of mow, park sacllltles,
and hlkelblke trails lacking .n the community
13 Congose to -clentify potential park and recreation
sdes and nikelb.ke tors to meet the needs identthed
in the Ccmprehensive Plan
la Cont npe to rdent[fy funding sources and partnerships
for laid acawsdion ano development
13 Support pants, green Spate, trails, and similar park/
open space uses easily accessible tb residents at
neighborhood level
1.6 Encourage and consider develcpnietd of incentives
for providing %mmo•t open /giver space. hike!
bike tats, and landscaping ht alt new development
wherever possible
17 Str..e to establish Dubdque as a bicycle friendly
towi, vith b ke lanes and bake trails where feasible
goal TWO
To promo:* and encourage the whc.esorne and
enloyaoleyear -round use of Irsi,re time
21 Update perwmtalIythe marketing materials to
promote tie Cityrs Leisure San ices
22 Sunport nlarket•ngto promote the heaft` bereflts of
Proper use of leisure tang
23 Continue to Eleltlfy the time and lotatonsto offer
programs so as to make them easily accessible to
users
goal THREE
To offer a variety of affordable ano aocessib e
spectator and participatory events and experiences
for people of all ages
31 Conhnke to !dentin potential users and promoters te
prdride sporting events, toncerts,and lam dy stows m
the Five Flags Center and other recreation faciidies
32 Continue to identify ssonsoratc host srarts
todrnamera at the tdcAleece Park and Recreation
Complex and other recreation fact:ides
33 Centime to strive to meat the needs of the
comirunit, foe edaitryotah leagues In a var•ety of
Speed
34 Encovege establishment era a s,arlety of co.:m arty
recreational facilities based on feed
35 Consider cpportunitles =tie • teicr recreational
aclhpes tt serve the regions market
goal FOUR
To provide a variety of afioroab•e and accessible
recreation classes and activities 1Or people of all
age$
41 Colt nue M .dentN the needs and Interests of
people of all aces and t e types c; grog -h6 they
des•ralneed
a.2 Consider maln.ai hig in lmentorY cf OrgalllzatwIS
and gruups ldent:fyiog What preciatm t' ey
of•ering in the cam' u,ity
a 3 Support a varied program offering acb kiesavd
progrars nat being prattled by other crgantzat,ons
and groups
4 4 Assess the facility needs of the community t:ncdudmg
the need for a recreation cotter •I a new or existing
building and outdeol facilities for other sports) so as
to meet the recreational needs of the corror nky
goal FIVE
To provide opportunities for young people to Learn
the skil.s o` various sports and elsure aKivttles
51 Continue to Identify the needs and interests of
young people as to what sports they wo,iId kite to
participate to
5 2 Reyes. periodically the concept of &faring programs
that stress f wdamertals, skids aeve'opment, and
seoramainhip
5 3 Consider surveying students aoout their recreation
rote est�
5 Eacourage opportunities for teen centers /teen dance
c4,n
goal SIX
ro lrpreve and expa'id recreational opport mitres for
ado ts, the elderly, and persons vr.th disab Utica
6 : Assets Ce needs alai interests of adults, elderly, and
parsons with dlsaellitlas as to what prograim the'
woJ d low to see offered
5 2 Assess what other groups and organization In the
carrnw,uty art- doing to provide programs for these
individuals
63 Continue to ewad.ate p grind nimg that will
offer activities not presently being offered In the
winmurfty
goal SEVEN
To rnharce the v -seal attrac`tveness of the
commonly and park systern
Support maintaining and enhancing all park areas in
a manner that fosters community p•Ide Ie the park
system
72 Coaslder pr "id'ngffowers and ether landscaping
accent to enhance the beauty of a' park areas and
City - owned property, Including .6e of Indigenous
plats, where possible
73 Review periodically the streettree progani and
policy to provide plantings o^ r gM.of -way on an
streets In the city
4 Consider cOntinurm - mpro.etile-it prOgfl" for park
equipment, pavilions, end rest rooms
7 5 Encourage oraperty owners to pia It more trees
goal EIGHT
To optimize the recreational amenities offered by the
city's rwe•fi ON
81 Support coordirat'or of the n'p ementatfon or the
rec.vat on, entertainment, cuh:re and education
planning camp rent of the Riveeront Plan with
other public and private organizations
8.2 Support coordination of the lmplementatior of the
environment planning component of the Riverrrcnt
Plan with other public and private organizations.
8.3 Encourage more attractions atthe Port of Dubuque
8 4 Promote a clean riverfont
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PUBLIC SAFETY GOALS
must address acceptable and appropriate levels of risk and response
As the city grows and equipment and faciitties age, the need for quality
public safety services continues and may increase. In addition to fire,
police, emergency communications, and emergency medical services,
public safety has a broad definition that includes water, sewer, public
health, facility design and maintenance, and inspection services for
zoning, housing, budding, engineering, health and environmental codes
and regulations. Current and potential resiaents and businesses are
attracted to the community in part because they wish to have a sense
of security about their laves, families, and properties Public safety
efforts should seek to reduce the amount and effect of external harm
to individuals and damage to property, as well as to promote an
atmosphere of personal security from external events
n *
goal ONE
To ensure the fair, etp.i.tabie and uniform
enforcement of rules, reguJatio ;s, and :a'r5
11 Continue to work toward uniform inte retatdan of
City codes fbralf bur ding, fire, housing, cealth, and
development sersicts re less god mspec!ois
12 Continue to respond promptly lo e'dzen:neu.Is
about practices and procedures or public safety
agencies
1.3 Continue to irvestigate and respand to compleirrs
about public safety and ltspectlob personnel
1 a Maintain information ape records to document the
public safety situation of the City and to rewrd fie
pi.blle safety agencies' response to mints
15 Strive to foster partnerships betweer public safety
agencies and commtnly groups and agencies that
share similar goal
16 Strive for a more diverse workforce
17 Contnue ro sane the public with 1ptearity,
compassion, competence, and open mindedness
18 Provide comprehens..e pu:Iie safety c asses
nivelving a wide range of topics related to human
interaction and drirerslty
goal rWO
To maintain approprate readiness response
oapabd!ties rn all areas of public safety
21 Support effective a +,t efficient dispatch for pkbilc
safety personnel for prompt, appropriate responses
to calls from the pubric
2.2 Support safe and efflciert buiidlras, raellit es,
vehicles, anc equfpment to support efforts or publr
safety agencies, Ride striving for state- oithe•art
technology
2.3 Support camniunl:at!ons Wabdihes with
operational personnel and egdippment
2.4 Co rti r ue to improve and main ial r, Lie ' ead mess
status of all puobc saferd personnel by meniterng
their operational maths and prrovIdine adequate
trailing
2.5 Consider expanding the use of ITS (I telligerr.
lttnsportation System/ equipment, including
regional partnerships
2.6 Recognize the efficiencies and partnerships created
rdth Dint facilities
27 Supportappropriate staffing levels and equipment to
serve growth and eeveiopment.
goal THREE
To prevent, control, and ,mresbgate volatile, at risk
situatons, and criminal behavior
31 Support. profession pi.blic safety personnel in the
cdy wit.: protons life and property and enhances
community safety
32 Support response to crimes, accidents, and othei
emergency sdaactons and take the appropriate
action prompth a'd efhcre'nv.
33 Support IdernPjing crirofral att1.hy and volatile,
at -rtsc s'ttatio ,s, and take appropriate action
34 Support ccmprehensie investigation or criminal
offenses, apprehension of offenders, recovery of
stolen property, and deter *nee of criminal actirrties
3.5 Partner with tommurlty members to enhance
puolic safetyserticas 'hat meet the needs of §atious
relghborh000s and segments of the co —munr iy
goal FOUR
To create a safe community environment through
increased awareness and education •n order to
eliminate v oledt crime, gang act elf), drug use,
juverfle crime, and domestic violence
41 Coortrate with commune y rime prevemcn g •outs
old agencies
4 2 Support deterring oeganzed crime acth its and
eir ornate the availability1; illegal substances and
vice activil:e5 to citizens
43 Foster a positive att tude'ii yowl toward their own
welfare and the welfare or others
4 4 Emphas'ee p motion : as the preferred and primary
met-Ott to week toward the ellrinatien of gang
activdv, substance abw.e, an juvenile came
Recognise duct t`„3 is not lest a police pith em, and
solicit the ass seance of other rommhnti groups
and City departments +s vied as a : public safety
agencies, sends evil other relevant facilities should
be 'needed
46 Nladitam public safety partners lips v.' h schools and
1 omme•rdy.based orgamatlons
4 7 Promote activities that foster positive relatinsthps
between yang• ant pjb'ic safety personnel
cg
gee! FIVE
To prevent, c.o itrcl, supp. es, and rrlestigate fires,
affect rescue, mitigate hazardous materla inciders,
limit collateral damage, and Manage emergencies
51 Encourage prevention of fires though pub"
education, fir^ code enforcement, property
rrspect ors and .nc -dent pre -p'snn 19
5 2 Support protecting the hies and properly 0-
b.ba hue. .itizett through tf a ase of trained
persen.rel, ongoing ea matron, and appropriate
equipment, whtle stile no ur en-of-the-art
tecrrology
5 3 Continue to ice 'lat'na standards aS a guideline
5 4 Continue to Ise and expand the use of cooperative
r utiral a d agreemcros :n the 'Loire due to growth
and dove opment
5.5 Study response times and deployment, to help
determine fete re needs
goal SIX
Td pi coedit Pr mein Ile the impacts of Ware or
man -made disasters
61 Corhrue to develop and nalatoln comprehensive
•mPrpency management planning for local
governments welch include severe weather, major
mass Casv&'tles, hazardous "nateeial incidents,
terrorism, and weaprns o= mass desWUOL,on
6 2 Support a high level of a:saster p-eparedness, to
meet or exceed stain and federal requirements
63 Develop mdigaban prop- arcs and at-deifies which
will lessen possible catastrophic resultsfram
possrbse disaster occurre'xs
S M1 Promote appropriate disaster response tra:ving and
egvlpment 'or public satety agencies
goal SEVEN
To provide emergency first responaer and advanced
lire support medical care to the confmunry
71 Promote the provision of first responders to pro'Me
medical aid for emergency medical calls and
acciderts, intoning adequate sta`t levels
7 2 Promote the provision of prompt anti efficient
ambulance Services and emergency med?Gil care t0
those in need
7 3 ayomote readiness slats of public safety personnel
through appropriate tralring be meet required
certrfrcatons
goal EIGHT
To provide review and inspection services that
regulate the safe and saw tary construction are
maintenance of buildings and structures
81 Sapporo regulation and control the desig r,
construction, quality of material, use, occupamy,
local on, And maintenance of all b.idd'ngsr structures
and s gas
8 2 Support re:Nielion and control the design,
canStructlon, installation, quality of material,
ocat,on cpPatrod and marntena%ce of planting,
heating sentr:atng, air conditioning, electric„', and
Are suppressior eau,pmen and systems.
8.3 Ertou age that , erital dwz'tmg units, the buildings
in which they ap locates and the bend 19 rtes wee
housing quality standards
84 S'r..fu't monitoring vacant and/or dangerous
ruddcgs to return all su'tale holdings 10 code
co^-p lance
8.5 P -emote somtxy Lundltiogti ano practices In
awotdante nitr niun crpal public health and
ehvirormerfal codes and regitiations
8 o Support concirued word noted ve'iew and
rrspecnor services of zon'ng, housing, bu .ding, tire,
engireerrng, health and water codes and regulations
kr buildings, strutures and sites
87 Collaborate with law enfoicemenysocial service,
housing, and other agencies to respond to public
safety problems and issues
goal NINE
To educate the community in all areas of public safety
91 Proi -ote and educate the commtnity about self and
far .iy preparedness for emergency Stuatsons
92 Promote home storage of essential stems to sustain
far illy reeds iR tr ^es of disaster
93 Promote educating students to foster a positive
atrttle, ]ood citizenship, and cooperation w}tth
pu ?h:, safety of forts
4 Promote educating the camr•unrw about ',re
safety and prevention crime prever Lion, disaster
precaredness and reopen;, severs weather, and
„Aber subjects Stared to health and safety
95 Promote pdurationa p ants and outreach
services to man ^ targeted groups and the general
Public of minimum hosing standards a id Madam
G.-ley Cores
DIVERSITY GOALS
must address the differences and the similarities found in our cominumiy.
As a community we share common hopes and dreams for our future even
though we may not look, dress or think alike Our diversity can be our
strength as we develop new friendships The world Is no longer a place
where Dubuque, or any other community, can exist in isolation, rather,
the world has come to Dubuque In all Its many colors, ideas, Challenges
and opportunities. Dubuque must continue to expand its intercultural
Competency to meet the needs of an ever- changing community
goal ONE
To promote community understarding ti the content
and spirit of the City's Human Relations Ordinance
11 Consder identifying and clarifying the '.ore complex
provisions of the City's Human Feint ons 0,t1 Hance
1 2 Promote eaucatfdn of the CQminunity on their Hgrts
Ana respoasibir'ties, ao protected and as legislated
in the Human Relatiora Ciapter, parbrulariy as new
groups are added
1$ Strive to ehrinate misconceptions abate the Human
Relations Ordinance
14 Cans'der expanding the pr:bhc relations effors of
the Human Rights Commiss'o' In the camm,ndy, to
increase the public's awareness of the Commnaion,
is mandate and ns spirit
goal TWO
ID ensure compliance with civil and criminal art, -
d'scr'minatlon laws.
2,1 Promote tbmmurity Knowledge o. ant:-
discrimination laws,
2.2 Promote reduction of the nurnber of viotat;ow of t.'^e
Human Relauans ordinance
2.3 Ptamate increasing awareness of what hate ernes
are and redsce number of hate incidents
goal THREE
To understand, respect, and welcome people and
el innate fear based on differences
31 Foster a hat monlous, Meese Commend,/ be
edieatl+g people on tie different life experten:es cf
community members, andcammundy standards and
expectation:
3 2 Pro ^ote p4bllc acoeptaace and arpreclation of
ewersity
33 identify diversity problems Ingle comm:.ntyand
attempt to coordinate efp•ts to lessen tha tere'ar,
resulting from those proble,s
34 Promote an avenue, such as the DJGaeue Drspide
Resolution Center, or ram munft,+ members to
manage :heir conflicts in a manger that fasters a
win. -.rn outcome,
3 5 Encourage the identification of too s and educate
community members on the value of resolving
conflict peate'udy
34 Encourage community members to keep the
Multicultural Famry Center viable and operating,
37 Pna'nofe. educaring community members with regard
to differ tg so :lal dynamics, issues, and fears
goal FOUR
To educate cemmumc, members aoout diversity
and Open venues of communication and inleract,Gr
within the community
41 Encourage a spirt of openness and cooperation
among the dre'erse a people of the community
42 Proorfie the City's mterwtura! competencytta nira
as a' odel for the community to promote better
communication across ci.'tural differences
4.3 Encourage mtrmlagthe Gomm tut" OFthe
advantages aaociated with being a Commun'ty that
delcomes and encotrages diversity
44 Supporta tan'nurity that values all pecp'e and
promotes a comprehensive education indicting
rnultl- cs,ltaal dlversiv
45 Promote increased awareness of socucecononilc
differe ices fo roster unders<acdrng, sic' as Olivine)
poverty awareness talnrng :hrodshodttbe comrrundy
goal FIVE
To recognize, appreciate, and celebrate owerslty as
an opportunity to experience and share both air
d,fferences and our similarities as a i,mfied coin iun:ty
51 Promote the ;osdwe result of accepting art-
shrine dwerslr, among communi,y members
5 2 P•cmote strengthening the Cky'S working
relationship 'di the reighb'rhoods, local agencies,
businesses and schools, to Inrrease oroauctwity aid
efrectweeess taro agh a Joint et Fork, aid co foster the
epirn of cooperatroa and collaboration
5 3 Foster recognition that, aithopg pepple are
afferent, they thate vary similar ex e; fences and
valuer
5. Foster a eon: ally attrosphe, a that is ion -
threatevng and open to :.'a' ge ccf% "enge, and
dlvetsris -- a tommu"ity chat priers ,,eople the
opportunity to exper•ence diversity
3 5 Ca :L-Rae 20 provide loran's where Co • m.rn(y
nwmt'ns cab te'ebratedr•.rs ty and dscuss those
times which make them different, yet also enreh
them
goal SIX
To promote equal opportunity hrrrvo practces and
Inclusi eness in bosh the public and private sectors as
a means La divers the 7.orkplaca and expand roie-
'rode'ant, Ieaoersnip opporianibas
61 E courage a mere diverse workforce
u 2 Encowage recognitron by e' loyers that ecotomic
deveropmert and growth are nape-den on a &verse
and toleran ao•kfo•ce as well as a W2 taming
community
6 3 Promote the City's of ercu;eural competency training
as • odd for the rest of communty to pre' :ote
itclus•ceness in the noIcpllce
OW
gemen
5
Karla Braig
Joyce Congers
Ric Jones
Kevin Lynch
David Resold.
Dirk Voetberg
Barr y, Lindahl. Ctty.Attorney
Jeanne Schneider, CityClerk
Michael Var, Milligen, City Manager
Cynthia Stclnlouser, Assistant City Manager
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISG.
COMMISSION
Otto Krueger
Lou Oswald
James Proclmska
FORMER CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FrJRMER COMMISSIONERS.
'OMPREHENSIVE PLAT;♦.
0 EVELOPMENT
ces Manager
David Johnson, Assislaril Planner
Kay Munson.,, Planning Technician
PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN
Convention &Visitors Bureau
Gary Olsen, Dubuque Community School
District
Dubuque Main Street
East Central intergovernmental Association
Rvo Dames Design
EC <'
.P m:Olixer
City or Dubuque Management Team
Community leaderaand citransof Dubuque